LabwiseCeruloplasminmg/dL
Ceruloplasmin is the main copper-carrying protein in blood.
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What Ceruloplasmin measures
Ceruloplasmin is the main copper-carrying protein in blood.
If your Ceruloplasmin is low
Ceruloplasmin below the range is commonly associated with low copper or inherited copper metabolism conditions.
Commonly associated with
- Low copper
- Inherited copper metabolism conditions
- Malnutrition
If your Ceruloplasmin is high
Ceruloplasmin above the range is commonly associated with inflammation, pregnancy or estrogen.
Commonly associated with
- Inflammation
- Pregnancy or estrogen
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 16 – 31 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your ceruloplasmin is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Ceruloplasmin, Serum
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.