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Test Code CCP Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Children's Mercy Hospital Note:

CMH COLLECTION: 1.5 mL in red gel vacutainer

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  21 days

Testing Algorithm

For more information see:

-Connective Tissue Disease Cascade

-Acquired Neuropathy Diagnostic Algorithm

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

 

Differentiating RA from other inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue diseases

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK
Heat-treated specimen Reject

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Reporting Name

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, S

Reference Values

<20.0 U (negative)

20.0-39.9 U (weak positive)

40.0-59.9 U (positive)

≥60.0 U (strong positive)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86200