Ceruloplasmin
Abbrev Code: | CER | ||
Order Code: | LAB703 | Order Name: | Ceruloplasmin |
Methodology: | Immunoturbidimetry | ||
CPT Codes: | 82390 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed once a week; results are reported within 7 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Severely lipemic or grossly hemolyzed samples. Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
Stability: | After separation from cells, 3 days refrigerated; 4 weeks frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Optilite C) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
>6 months: 20-60 mg/dL
A reference range has not been established for patients 6 months and younger. |
Use: | Aids in the diagnosis of copper metabolism disorders, and can be increased in bile duct obstruction, PBC, inflammatory conditions, RA, late pregnancy and estrogen therapy. |
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