OVERVIEW:
What is the ceruloplasmin serum lab test?
A ceruloplasmin serum lab test is a blood test that measures the amount of ceruloplasmin in your blood.
Why is the ceruloplasmin serum lab test done?
A ceruloplasmin serum lab test is done in order to:
- Diagnose Wilson disease (genetic disorder characterized by excess copper stored in body tissues),
- Identify conditions associated with copper deficiency,
- Diagnose liver disease.
What does a ceruloplasmin serum lab test measure?
A ceruloplasmin serum lab test measures the amount of ceruloplasmin circulating in the blood. Ceruloplasmin is a protein that stores and carries copper from the liver into the bloodstream.
Are there any risks associated with this test?
There are no known risks associated with this test.
How should I prepare for this test?
No special preparation needed for this test.
Can a ceruloplasmin lab test be used to diagnose Menkes disease?
Ceruloplasmin test can be used with other blood and urine tests to diagnose Menkes disease (a disorder that affects copper levels in the body).
What does a low ceruloplasmin level indicate?
A low ceruloplasmin level can be caused by Wilson disease (a genetic disorder characterized by excess copper deposit in body tissues), Menkes disease (a disorder that affects copper levels in the body), liver disease, kidney disease, malnutrition (undernourishment), and malabsorption (reduced uptake of nutrients by the body).
What does a high ceruloplasmin level indicate?
A high ceruloplasmin level can be caused by a serious infection, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis (inflammation of joints), leukemia (blood cancer), and Hodgkin lymphoma (a type of cancer).
Normal range of ceruloplasmin in the blood is 20 -35 mg/dL.
Ceruloplasmin level below 10 mg/dL indicates Wilson disease (a genetic disorder characterized by excess copper deposit in body tissues).
A ceruloplasmin serum lab test is done in order to:
- Diagnose Wilson disease (genetic disorder characterized by excess copper stored in body tissues),
- Identify conditions associated with copper deficiency,
- Diagnose liver disease.
