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HelpCeruloplasmin for Wilson's Disease
Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
Ferroxidase
Copper Oxidase
Copper Binding Globulin
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold/SST, Red
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Miscellaneous Test request should state that the test is: "ceruloplasmin for Wilson's disease", do not cancel and reorder as in-house or built test. Please leave as Miscellaneous Test and forward paperwork to the Send Outs department.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Place sample in the CPA 3 freezer's Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Centrifuge sample and aliquot into a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a larger Cerner label. Freeze specimen at -20 C and transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Room temp | 8 d | |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 90 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
| N | Daily | 1 w |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics - Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Phone Number: (800) 553-5445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Immunoturbidimetric Assay
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name | Ceruloplasmin |
| Reference Test Code | 326 |
| Instructions | Miscellaneous Test request should state that the test is: "ceruloplasmin for Wilson's disease", do not cancel and reorder as in-house or built test. Please leave as Miscellaneous Test and forward paperwork to the Send Outs department. |
Reference Ranges
| Age | Male (mg/dL) | Female (mg/dL) |
| 0 - 30 d | 8 - 25 | 3 - 28 |
| 31 d - 11 m | 15 - 48 | 15 - 43 |
| 1 - 3 y | 25 - 56 | 29 - 54 |
| 4 - 6 y | 29 - 56 | 26 - 54 |
| 7 - 9 y | 25 - 52 | 23 - 48 |
| 10 - 12 y | 21 - 51 | 21 - 48 |
| 13 - 15 y | 20 - 50 | 21 - 48 |
| 16 - 18 y | 20 - 45 | 22 - 50 |
| > 18 y | 18 - 36 | 18 - 53 |