Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide AB CCP

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide AB

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide AB

Clinical Info

Highly specific serologic test to aid in the workup of suspected rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or undifferentiated inflammatory arthritides.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  0.5 mL (minimum volume:  0.2 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Stability: 8 hours Room Temperature
                48 Hours  Refrigerated
               2 Weeks Frozen (-20)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

8 hours Room Temperature
                48 Hours  Refrigerated
               2 Weeks Frozen (-20)

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83516

PDM

5916102

Result Interpretation

Negative:              < = 19 Units
Weak Postive:      20 - 39 Units
Mod Positive:       40 - 80 Units
Strong Postive     > 80 Units

Forms