Test Code CERS Ceruloplasmin, Serum
Reporting Name
Ceruloplasmin, SUseful For
Investigation of patients with possible Wilson disease
Method Name
Nephelometric Assay
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
Frozen | 30 days |
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
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82390
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CERS | Ceruloplasmin, S | 2064-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CERS | Ceruloplasmin, S | 2064-4 |
Secondary ID
614504Testing Algorithm
For information see Wilson Disease Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Report Available
1 to 7 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Benign Hematology Test Request (T755)
-General Request (T239)