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Low ceruloplasmin (.19) what does it meean?
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Low copper: This low copper lever means you should follow up with the clinician who ordered the test ASAP.
Answered 2/6/2015
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Copper: Ceruloplasmin is involved in copper transport (which we need in certain chemical functions in the body). If the ceruloplasmin is low then you could have a disorder called Wilson's disease. This disease is not diagnosed with 1 blood test so you need to see your doctor and finish the workup.
Answered 2/6/2015
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