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HelpOrder Code CERS Ceruloplasmin, Serum
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.
Useful For
Investigation of patients with possible Wilson disease
Testing Algorithm
For information see Wilson Disease Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Nephelometric Assay
Reporting Name
Ceruloplasmin, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
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 Description
Human ceruloplasmin forms a precipitate with a specific antiserum, which is then measured nephelometrically.(Package insert: Ceruloplasmin. Siemens; 08/2018)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82390
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Benign Hematology Test Request (T755)
-General Request (T239)