Laboratory Services
Ceruloplasmin
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Ceruloplasmin
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| Test ID |
CER
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| General Information |
Ceruloplasmin is used in evaluation of chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, and other liver disease.
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
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| Stability |
8 days at 20-25˚C
2 weeks at 2-8˚C 1 year at -20˚C |
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| Methodology |
Immunoturbidimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
82390
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| Reference Range |
Male: 15-30 mg/dL
Female: 0.16-0.45 mg/dL |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2064-4
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