Test Code CERULO Ceruloplasmin, Serum
Additional Codes
Test ID |
CERULO |
EPIC Test ID |
LAB703 |
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube Type:
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Preferred Collection Container:
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Collection Information:
Fasting patient (4 hour preferred, nonfasting acceptable). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum frozen.
Remarks:
Remove serum from cells as soon as possible.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability
Frozen Stability:
4 weeks (preferred)
Refrigerated Stability:
3 days
Report Available
Performed:
Mon through Fri - 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Analytical Time:
1 day