CCP Antibodies IgG/IgA

Test Code
164914


Alias/See Also
Anti-CCP; CCP


CPT Codes
86200

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Instructions
Following collection, serum should be separated from the clot.


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Room temp: 7 days; Refrigerated/Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; addition of azide or other preservative; heat inactivation


Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule
Daily 2nd shift




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