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Ceruloplasmin
Test Code326
CPT Codes
82390
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Limitations
Since ceruloplasmin is an acute phase reactant, caution is necessary when inflammation or infection are present.
Reference Range
Age | Male (mg/dL) | Female (mg/dL) |
0-30 Days | 6-20 | 3-22 |
31 Days-11 Months | 11-42 | 11-37 |
1-3 Years | 20-51 | 23-49 |
4-6 Years | 23-51 | 21-49 |
7-9 Years | 20-46 | 18-42 |
10-12 Years | 16-45 | 16-42 |
13-15 Years | 15-44 | 16-40 |
16-18 Years | 15-39 | 17-44 |
>18 Years | 14-30 | 14-48 |
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 Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |