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CERULOPLASMIN (B)

Test Code
CERULOPLASMIN


Preferred Specimen
Serum from BLOOD (PLAIN RED)


Minimum Volume
2 mL

 


Transport Container
plastic transport tube, Refrigerate


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



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