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Test Code CCPS Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

 

Differentiating RA from other inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue diseases


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 Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

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

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

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.

Testing Algorithm

For more information see:

-Connective Tissue Disease Cascade

-Acquired Neuropathy Diagnostic Algorithm

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

CPT Code Information

86200

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CCP Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, S 33935-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CCP Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, S 33935-8

Forms

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

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days