ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050160: Ceruloplasmin |
| Test Mnemonic: CERU | |
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Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST.
Transport: 0.5 mL serum, frozen. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum, frozen. Remarks: Fasting specimen preferred. Allow sample to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month |
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| Reference Interval: |
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0-17 years: 20-43 mg/dL 18 years and older: 17-54 mg/dL |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82390 |