CERULO
Ceruloplasmin
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3245
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum gel tube (preferred). Plain red top or green top (heparin) tube also acceptable.
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum or plasma from the cells within 45 minutes of collection.
2. Transfer the separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82390 - Ceruloplasmin (EAP 30020491)
Method:
Immunologic
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges