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Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | CERUL |
| EPIC | LAB703 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 326 |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Useful For
The investigation of patients with possible Wilson’s disease, fulminant liver failure, intestinal malabsorption, renal failure resulting in proteinuria, chronic active hepatitis, and malnutrition
Method Name
Nephelometry
Reference Values
Males:
0-30 days: 8-25 mg/Dl
31 days-11 months: 15-48 mg/dL
1-3 years: 25-56 mg/dL
4-6 years: 29-56 mg/dL
7-9 years: 25-52 mg/dL
10-12 years: 21-51 mg/dL
13-15 years: 20-50 mg/dL
16-18 years: 20-45 mg/dL
>18 years: 18-36 mg/dL
Females:
0-30 days: 3-28 mg/dL
31 days-11 months: 15-43 mg/dL
1-3 years: 29-54 mg/dL
4-6 years: 26-54 mg/dL
7-9 years: 23-48 mg/dL
10-12 years: 21-48 mg/dL
13-15 years: 21-46 mg/dL
16-18 years: 22-50 mg/dL
>18 years: 18-53 mg/dL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
2 Days
Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send at Refrigerated temperature.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 90 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Room Temp: 8 Days
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82390 | Ceruloplasmin, Quantitative |
Keywords
COPPER OXIDASE
FERROXIDASE
WILSON’S DISEASE
Performing Laboratory Location
Quest Diagnostics
LOINC Code Information
2064-4
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube