The Copper and ceruloplasmin looks at copper and its carrier protein. It is done for: suspected Wilson's disease in young liver disease.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Suspected Wilson's disease in young liver disease.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Inflammation, pregnancy. Low or negative may mean: Wilson's disease, deficiency. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Copper and its carrier protein.
Blood
Inflammation, pregnancy.
Wilson's disease, deficiency.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Copper and ceruloplasmin measure?
Copper and its carrier protein.
Why is the Copper and ceruloplasmin done?
Suspected Wilson's disease in young liver disease.
Do I need to fast for the Copper and ceruloplasmin?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Copper and ceruloplasmin mean?
Inflammation, pregnancy.
What does a low or negative Copper and ceruloplasmin mean?
Wilson's disease, deficiency.
What is the normal range for the Copper and ceruloplasmin?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Copper and ceruloplasmin done?
Suspected Wilson's disease in young liver disease.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Copper and ceruloplasmin?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Inflammation, pregnancy. Low or negative may mean: Wilson's disease, deficiency. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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