CERULOPLASMIN

Message
Must be collected in a Red Top tubeImmediate Specimen Processing: Centrifuge and transfer serum to a screw cap transport vialAmbulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 2 weeks


Test Code
LAB703 CERUL


Alias/See Also
CERUL


CPT Codes
82390

Instructions
Processing Instructions: Centrifuge and separate cells after clot formation and within 4 hours of collection. Transfer serum to an aliquot tube. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.25mL Serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 8 daysRefrigerated : 2 weeksFrozen: 3 months Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, hemolyzed, visually lipemic, QNS, exceeds specimen stability requirements.


Clinical Significance
1230130116



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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