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Test Code LAB851 Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies

Useful For

Use:  The presence of IgG Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
Antibodies, when considered in conjunction with other laboratories
and clinical findings, is an aid in the diagnosis of Rheumatoid
Arthritis.


Not all RA patients are positive for anti-CCP.  Results of this assay should be used in
conjunction with clinical finding and other serological tests. The
diagnostic value of anti-CCP in Juvenile
Rheumatoid Arthritis patients has not been determined.

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

 

Performing Department

Special Chemistry

Specimen Required

Yellow (Gold) top tube (SST)  

Plain Red top tube

Specimen Minimum Volume

Minimum volume is 0.5 ml

Specimen Stability Information

  • Centrifuge collection tube within two hours of draw.
  • Store samples at room temperature no longer than 8 hours.
  • If assay will not be completed within 8 hours, refrigerate the sample at 2°-8°C.
  • Freeze if testing delayed >48 hours. 

Reject Due To

Hemolysis/Hemolyzed

Lipemia

Plasma specimens

Day(s) Performed

Tests batched and performed Monday and Thursday,  AM Shift

Method Name

Phadia EliA (Enzyme-linked Fluorescent Immunoassay)

CPT Code Information

86200  Cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP), antibody

Billing Code

2071710

Reference Values

INTERPRETATION


Negative: < 7

Equivoval: 7-10

Positive: > 10

If case of equivocal results, it is recommended to retest the patient after 8 - 12 weeks.