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Test ID BLOD0096 Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/ gel) – Serum (preferred)

Red top (Serum wout gel - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium heparin w/ gel) - Plasma
Lavender top (EDTA) -  Plasma

 

Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 

Preferred Volume   0.5 mL  
Minimum Volume   0.3 mL  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 - 2 days

Methodology

EliA

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

86200

Interface Build Information

Result Code  Result Code Description  
840 CCP Antibodies

 

Stability/Transport

 

Room Temperature   not acceptable    
Refrigerated   48 hours    
Frozen   14 days   preferred for transport  

 

Useful For

Useful for evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
A positive result for CCP Antibodies indicates a high likelihood of RA.