ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050160: Ceruloplasmin

Test Mnemonic: CERU
Methodology: Immunoturbidimetric

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
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

Reference Interval:
0-17 years: 20-43 mg/dL
18 years and older: 17-54 mg/dL

CPT Code(s):
82390

 

 

 
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