Test Code CCPS Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Reporting Name
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, SPerforming Laboratory

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
SerumSpecimen 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.
Special Instructions
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.