Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide AB CCP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide AB

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide AB

EPIC Order Name

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP)

Clinical Info

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide antibody is a highly specific biomarker for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen:  0.5 mL (minimum volume: 0.3 mL) of serum

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

Days Performed

7 days a week

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86200

PDM

5916102

Result Interpretation

Negative:     <17 U/mL
Positive:        ≥ 17 U/mL

Forms

edit