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Ceruloplasmin (CERU)
Test CodeLAB703
Quest Code
326
Alias/See Also
CERU
CPT Codes
82390
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Setup Schedule
Day shift Mon-fri
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
Age | Male (mg/dL) | Female (mg/dL) |
0-30 Days | 8-25 | 3-28 |
31 Days-11 Months | 15-48 | 15-43 |
1-3 Years | 25-56 | 29-54 |
4-6 Years | 29-56 | 26-54 |
7-9 Years | 25-52 | 23-48 |
10-12 Years | 21-51 | 21-48 |
13-15 Years | 20-50 | 21-46 |
16-18 Years | 20-45 | 22-50 |
>18 Years | 18-36 | 18-53 |
Clinical Significance
Decreased levels of ceruloplasmin are found in Wilson's Disease, fulminant liver failure, intestinal malabsorption, renal failure resulting in proteinuria, chronic active hepatitis and malnutrition. Elevated levels are found in primary biliary cirrhosis, pregnancy (first trimester), oral contraceptive use and in acute inflammatory conditions since ceruloplasmin is an acute phase reactant.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics - South Region |