Ceruloplasmin
Ceruloplasmin-63
Ceruloplasmin
63
82390.0
CRL
Ceruloplasmin is the main transport protein for copper in the blood. In addition the protein exhibits enzymatic activity as an oxidase for various substrates.
- In Wilson’s disease and Menke’s syndrome (hereditary disorders of copper metabolism), the serum ceruloplasmin levels are markedly diminished, especially in homozygotes.
- Low levels of ceruloplasmin also occur in patients with hepatic insufficiency and protein loss syndrome.
- High serum and plasma levels of ceruloplasmin are observed in acute-phase reactions, during use of oral contraceptives and with cholestase.
Serum
1.0 mL
0.2 mL
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
- Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
- Allow sample to clot
- Spin
- Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Frozen - 1 month, if frozen w/i 24 hrs of collection
Ambient - NO
- Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Hemolysis (some procedures)
- Lipemic or turbid samples which cannot be clarified by centrifugation
- Improper anticoagulant or ratio
- Delay in transport
- Improper storage temperature affecting results
- Improper container
- Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
- Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
AHL - Immunology: I
Tu , Fr
3 days
Turbidimetric
Adult: 20 - 60 mg/dL
82390
11/30/2001
02/02/2022
01/11/2024