| Ordering Code | 406A |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Ceruloplasmin |
| Alias | Copper Binding Globulin Ferroxidase |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green-PST), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Dark Green-PP No Gel) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Samples from patients with abnormal lipoprotein metabolism such as those seen in cholecystitis or obstructive liver disease may give artificially negative Ceruloplasmin results. These samples are characterized by having extremely elevated Cholesterol values (>10 mmol/L) and elevated Bilirubin. Such samples are not suitable for use with this reagent. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 3 Days Frozen: 4 Weeks |
| Rejection Criteria | Grossly Hemolyzed, Gross Lipemia, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Immunoturbidimetric |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of August 15, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceruloplasmin | ALL | 20-60 | 20-60 | mg/dL |