Carbamylated Protein (CarP) Antibody, IgG

Synonyms

• CARBAMYLATED PROTEIN (CARP) ANTIBODY, IGG
• LAB14609

Cerner Name

Carbamylated Protein (CarP) Antibody, IgG

Clinical Info

Anti-CarP antibodies may be positive in about 10% of early RA patients who are RF-negative and anti-CCP-negative and may be present years before the onset of RA symptoms. Anti-CarP is associated with more active disease and higher risk of developing joint erosions

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

1 mL Serum

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 days refrigerated
14 days Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Days Performed

Turnaround time 7 - 10 days

Performing Laboratories

• NWH CL Send Outs-Labcorp

CPT

83516

PDM

255282

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms