Copper and ceruloplasmin

Why it is done

Suspected Wilson's disease in young liver disease.

Preparation

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.

What it measures

Copper and its carrier protein.

Sample type

Blood

If the result is high

Inflammation, pregnancy.

If the result is low

Wilson's disease, deficiency.

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सामान्य प्रश्न

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.

Copper and ceruloplasmin क्यों किया जाता है?
Suspected Wilson's disease in young liver disease.

Copper and ceruloplasmin के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
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.