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Test Code LAB5921 Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Additional Codes

CCP

Reporting Name

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, S

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

 

Differentiating RA from other inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue diseases

Testing Algorithm

For more information see:

-Connective Tissue Disease Cascade

-Acquired Neuropathy Diagnostic Algorithm

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

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.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

86200

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Reject Due To

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

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.