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 to 0.6
Ref. Range (Female)
0.2 to 0.6
Ref. Range (Paed)
Wk 16 – Yr 1 0.08 to 0.23 Year 1 to 10 0.12 to 0.35 Year 10 to 13 0.2 to 0.4.
Ref. Range Notes
Wk 16 – Yr 1 0.08 to 0.23
Year 1-10 0.12 to 0.35
Year 10-13 0.2 to 0.4
Year 13 – adult 0.15 to 0.23
Adult 0.2 to 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.