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Ceruloplasmin

Test Code
CERULOPLASMIN


Alias/See Also
Chemistry
 


Preferred Specimen
Serum from BLOOD (PLAIN RED)


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 2 weeks


Methodology
Turbidimetric/Immunoturbidimetic

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1 - 2 days


Reference Range
20 to 60 mg/dL


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

Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973




Last Updated: December 19, 2024


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