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
    NY State Approved
    No