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Test Code CCP Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, S

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


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 Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
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 Saturday

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.

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

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Forms

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