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Test ID CCP Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum

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


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

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 Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
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 Friday

CPT Code Information

86200

Report Available

2 to 3 days

Reject Due To

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

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Kidney Transplant Test Request

-General Request (T239)

Secondary ID

84182