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Ceruloplasmin

Order Code
13180
CPT
82390
Test Details
Synonyms

Copper-binding Alpha-2 Globulin

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

It is primarily used to assess copper metabolism disorders, especially in diagnosing Wilson’s disease and Menkes disease.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Order Code
13180
CPT
82390
Test Details
Synonyms

Copper-binding Alpha-2 Globulin

TAT

48 hours

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 7pm

Test Overview

It is primarily used to assess copper metabolism disorders, especially in diagnosing Wilson’s disease and Menkes disease.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days