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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Caeruloplasmin

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

31st July 2024

Collection & Request Instructions

Sample required to be frozen within 48 hrs of collection

Caeruloplasmin

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

CAER

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Sample required to be frozen within 48 hrs of collection

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 days

Reference Interval:

Male 0.15-0.30 g/L

Female 0.16-0.45 g/L