Collection Notes: Avoid lipemic specimens.
Clinical Utility: Low levels of ceruloplasmin also occur in patients with hepatic insufficiency and protein loss syndrome. High levels of ceruloplasmin are observed in acute-phase reactions, during use of oral contraceptives, and with cholestase. Elevated levels are found in primary biliary cirrhosis.
Serum (1 mL)
Ambient 7 Days
Refrigerated 60 Days
Frozen 3 Months
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