CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE, ANTIBODIES

Message

Check production schedule

Test Code

CYCTP

Alias/See Also

CCP

CPT Codes
86200

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate or freeze

Specimen Stability

8 hours at RT; 48 hours refrigerated; >48 hours freeze

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolyzed

Methodology
ELISA

Setup Schedule

M, W, F

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.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM2 (Immunology, Manual)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.