Caeruloplasmin
A copper transport protein. Caeruloplasmin is useful in conjunction with plasma and urinary copper in the diagnosis of Wilsons disease.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12755 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Caeruloplasmin is low in patients with severe liver disease irrespective of aetiology. Low values are also seen in malnutrition, malabsorption and nephrotic syndrome. Elevated values are seen in infections, malignancy and trauma. |
| Turn Around | 7 days |
| Send to | Leeds General Infirmary Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX |
| Collection Con | No restrictions. |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | 0.2-0.6 |
| Ref. Range (Female) | 0.2-0.6 |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | "Wk 16 - Yr 1 0.08-0.23 Year 1-10 0.12-0.35 Year 10-13 0.2-0.4 |
| Ref. Range Notes | Wk 16 - Yr 1 0.08-0.23 Year 1-10 0.12-0.35 Year 10-13 0.2-0.4 Year 13 - adult 0.15-0.23 Adult 0.2-0.6 |
| Units | g/L |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| Telepath | CER1L |
| ICE Codes | ICER |
