Major copper-carrying protein in the blood. Anα-2 globulin, it plays a role in both iron and copper metabolism. Other names: CP, ferroxidase, iron(II):oxygen oxidoreductase.
Normal range: 22 " “58 mg/dL.
Use
Evaluation of acute-phase response
Assessment of possible Wilson disease
Assessment of Menkes kinky hair syndrome, aceruloplasminemia
Interpretation
Increased In
Inflammation, infection (acute and chronic), tissue injury
Cardiovascular disease
Pregnancy (double the baseline values in third trimester)