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CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE, ANTIBODIES
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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
<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