CERULO
Ceruloplasmin
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3245
Synonyms:
Ceruloplasmin, S
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Patient should be fasting: 4 hours preferred, nonfasting acceptable
Container Type:
Serum gel tube (preferred). Plain red top or green top (heparin) tube also acceptable.
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 30 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis
Gross Lipemia
Gross Icterus
CPT Codes:
82390 - Ceruloplasmin (EAP 30020491)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-8 days
Method:
Nephelometric Assay
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges