Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Antibodies, IgA, IgG

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 1 - 3 days
CPT Code:

86200

Test Type: 1 mL Serum
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Overview:

The presence of CCP antibodies, when considered in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings, is an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Approximately 70% of RA patients are positive for anti-CCP IgG, while only 2% of random blood donors and control subjects are positive.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.

Following collection, serum should be separated from the clot.

Room temperature.