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Why would i need a serum ceruloplasmin measurement?
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Wilson's Disease: This test is ordered when checking for wilson's disease, a condition of copper overload. The overload of copper can lead to cirrhosis, nerve damage, or even mental illness.
Answered 1/23/2014
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