9198. Ceruloplasmin
Description
Ceruloplasmin is a complex of a blood protein (globulin) with copper. Ceruloplasmin ensures the transport of copper to organs and tissues, participates in the processes of iron oxidation, the metabolism of serotonin and catecholamines, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Determination of levels of ceruloplasmin acts as a specific marker in the diagnosis of Wilson-Konovalov disease, is used to identify anemia, neurodegenerative diseases.
When and who needs the test?
- Wilson-Konovalov's disease;
- neurological disorders of unknown etiology, neurodegenerative symptoms and connective tissue abnormalities in children;
- microcytic hypochromic anemia that does not respond to treatment with iron preparations;
- monitoring when prescribing anticancer therapy, with prolonged parenteral nutrition.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...