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CYCLIC CITRALLINE PEPTIDE
Test CodeLAB8016
Alias/See Also
CCP
CPT Codes
86200
Preferred Specimen
Gold Tube (SST)
Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Tube
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells.
Transport Container
Gold tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate or freeze
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature up to 8 hours
- Refrigerated up to 48 hours
- >48 hours freeze
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed
Methodology
ELISA
Setup Schedule
M, W, F
Batched; once per day run
Serum will be frozen at the Central Lab if testing is not performed on the day received
Batched; once per day run
Serum will be frozen at the Central Lab if testing is not performed on the day received
Reference Range
| Reference Range | |
| <20 Units | Negative |
| 20-39 Units | Weak Positive |
| 40-59 Units | Moderate Positive |
| >/=60 Units | Strong Positive |
Clinical Significance
Anti-CCP is useful in diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis and entities that may potentially be confused with Rheumatoid Arthritis that are Rheumatoid-Factor positive.
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
