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Test Description
The Caeruloplasmin test measures the amount of ceruloplasmin, a copper-containing protein, in the blood. Ceruloplasmin is produced in the liver and carries copper throughout the body. This test is used to diagnose problems related to copper, such as Wilson disease, a rare inherited disease that causes too much copper in the blood. Low levels of ceruloplasmin are also seen in malnutrition, malabsorption, and nephrotic syndrome. Elevated levels are seen in acute phase response associated with infections, malignancy, or trauma.
Indications of the Test
This test is used to diagnose problems related to copper, such as Wilson disease, a rare inherited disease that causes too much copper in the blood. Low levels of ceruloplasmin are also seen in malnutrition, malabsorption, and nephrotic syndrome. Elevated levels are seen in acute phase response associated with infections, malignancy, or trauma.
Patient Preparation/Instructions
No special preparation is required for this test.
Typical Reference Values
The reference range for caeruloplasmin levels varies depending on age and gender.
For females, the reference range is up to
0-4 months 0.15 – 0.56,
up to 4 years 0.26 – 0.90,
up to 13 years 0.25 to 0.46,
up to 40 years 0.22 to 0.60, and
up to 100 years 0.25 to 0.60.
For males, the reference range is
up to 4 months 0.15 – 0.56,
up to 4 years 0.26 – 0.90,
up to 13 years 0.25 to 0.46,
up to 40 years 0.22 to 0.60, and
up to 100 years 0.22 to 0.40.
Turnaround Time
The turnaround time for this test is 3-5 days.
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Citations:
[1] Ceruloplasmin (Blood) – Health Encyclopedia – University of Rochester Medical Center https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contentid=ceruloplasmin_blood&contenttypeid=167
[2] Caeruloplasmin – South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/pathology/tests/caeruloplasmin/
[3] Ceruloplasmin Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/ceruloplasmin-test/
[4] Wilson’s disease: the importance of measuring serum caeruloplasmin non-immunologically – PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12662398/
[5] Ceruloplasmin Test: Purpose, Procedure & Results https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22153-ceruloplasmin-test
