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Reporting Name
Ceruloplasmin, SPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Investigation of patients with possible Wilson disease
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting: 4 hours preferred, nonfasting acceptable
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Testing Algorithm
For information see Wilson Disease Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Males:
0-8 weeks: 7.4-23.7 mg/dL
9 weeks-5 months: 13.5-32.9 mg/dL
6-11 months: 13.7-38.9 mg/dL
12 months-7 years: 21.7-43.3 mg/dL
8-13 years: 20.5-40.2 mg/dL
14-17 years: 17.0-34.8 mg/dL
≥18 years: 19.0-31.0 mg/dL
Females:
0-8 weeks: 7.4-23.7 mg/dL
9 weeks-5 months: 13.5-32.9 mg/dL
6-11 months: 13.7-38.9 mg/dL
12 months-7 years: 21.7-43.3 mg/dL
8-13 years: 20.5-40.2 mg/dL
14-17 years: 20.8-43.2 mg/dL
≥18 years: 20.0-51.0 mg/dL
Method Name
Nephelometric Assay
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82390
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CERS | Ceruloplasmin, S | 2064-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CERS | Ceruloplasmin, S | 2064-4 |
Report Available
1 to 7 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Benign Hematology Test Request (T755)
-General Request (T239)