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HelpTest Code LAB703 Ceruloplasmin (CER), Serum
Additional Codes
45234
Reporting Title
Ceruloplasmin
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Useful for diagnosis of copper metabolism disorders, such as Wilson’s disease.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note:
A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Plasma from a Lithium Heparin tube is also acceptable
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Ambient | 8 days | |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Frozen OK/Ambient OK
Reference Values
Female 16-45 mg/dL Male 15-30 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday Continuous
Saturday and Sunday Day shift only
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82390