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.
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 |
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 daysReporting Name
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, SReference 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 RochesterCPT Code Information
86200