Ceruloplasmin

Ceruloplasmin

Ceruloplasmin is an acute phase protein. Incorporation of copper into Ceruloplasmin occurs during synthesis in the hepatocytes. After secretion from the liver, Ceruloplasmin migrates to copper requiring tissue, where copper is liberated and used. Decreased concentrations occur during recessive autosomal hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson’s disease).

The Fortress Diagnostics immunoturbidimetric assay is intended for the in vitro quantitative determination of human Ceruloplasmin in human serum and plasma.