Ceruloplasmin

Test Overview

Test Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Test Usage

To aid in the diagnosis of hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson's disease), in which serum levels are depressed.

Reference Range *

Female: 18 - 42 mg/dL; Male: 16 - 36 mg/dL.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details

Days Set Up

Daily, 24 hrs.

Analytic Time

2 hours

Soft Order Code

CERUL

MiChart Code

Ceruloplasmin

Synonyms

Laboratory

Chemical Pathology

Section

Automation

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Alternate Specimen

Red top tube, Green top tube (heparin).

Normal Volume

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL serum

Billing

CPT Code

82390

Fee Code

20736

LOINC

2064-4