Test Code LAB10414 Ceruloplasmin
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
CER
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unnacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
20-60 mg/dL
Methodology
Nephelometry
Performed
Sunday – Friday
Reported
4 days
CPT Codes
82390