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HelpTest Code LAB90108 Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Antibodies, Serum
Reporting Title
Anti-CCP
Methodology
Bio-Flash Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Useful in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). (Contaminated, hemolyzed, or heat treated specimens are not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note:
A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate: OK
Ambient: OK
Frozen: OK
Specimen Stability Information:
Stable 7 days refrigerated
Reference Values
Negative: <20 CU
Positive: ≥20 CU
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86200