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Notification Type
Back CERULOPLASMIN | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:207L | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Ceruloplasmin | Method: NEPH |
| Collection Notes:Avoid lipemic specimens. | |
| Clinical Utility:Low levels of ceruloplasmin also occur in patients with hepatic insufficiency and protein loss syndrome. High levels of ceruloplasmin are observed in acute-phase reactions, during use of oral contraceptives, and with cholestase. Elevated levels are found in primary biliary cirrhosis. | |
| CPT Code:82390 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 60 Days Frozen 3 Months | |