Caeruloplasmin

Test/Investigation

Caeruloplasmin

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

g/L

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

CAER

Indications

Caeruloplasmin is a copper binding protein. Essential in the investigation of suspected Wilson's disease. Caeruloplasmin levels also rise as part of the acute phase response.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 working days

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

0.20 – 0.60 g/L

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH