What do the results mean?A lower than normal level of ceruloplasmin may mean your body is not able to use or eliminate copper properly. It can be a sign of:Wilson diseaseMenkes syndromeLiver diseaseMalnutritionMalabsorptionKidney diseaseIf your ceruloplasmin levels were higher than normal, it may be a sign of:A serious infectionHeart diseaseRheumatoid arthritisLeukemiaHodgkin lymphomaBut high levels of ceruloplasmin may also be due to conditions that don't need medical treatment. These include pregnancy and the use of birth control pills.If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
