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Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies
Synonym(s)

Anti Citrullinated Antibody; Anti Citrulline; Anti-CCP (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide); Anti-Citrullinated Ab; Anti-Citrullinated Antibody; Anti-Citrulline Antibody; Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP); CCP (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide); Citrullinated Ab; Citrullinated Antibody

Test ID
CCP
General Information

Anti-CCP aids in the diagnosis of patients suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Specimen Type

Serum

Alternate Specimen Type

Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA and K3‑EDTA plasma

Specimen Requirements

SST

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Minimum Sample Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)

500 uL

Stability

3 day at 20‑25 °C
8 days at 2‑8 °C
12 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C)

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Estimated TAT

0-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

86200

Reference Range

<17 U/mL

Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics