Test Name: CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE (CCP) IGG/IGA
Test Code: 2192683
Alias: Anti-CCP
Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA)
Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody
LAB9612
CPT Code(s): 86200  
Preferred Specimen: Serum
Container: SST Gold
Alternate Container: Red Top Serum
Minimum Volume:

Preferred: 1 mL

Minimum: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)

Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability:

Room Temperature: 7 days

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: 14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles: Stable x 3

Rejection Criteria:

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; addition of azide or other preservative; heat inactivation

Additional Information:

The presence of CCP antibodies, when considered in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings, is an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Approximately 70% of RA patients are positive for anti-CCP IgG, while only 2% of random blood donors and control subjects are positive.

Schedule: Expected Turnaround Time: 3-4 days
Method: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Performing Lab: Lab Corp #164914
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Updated: 05/29/2024

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