CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE (CCP) IgG ANTIBODIES
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CCP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4974
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4974
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL(0.3 mL minimum) Serum
Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain) or SST
Collection Info:
Collection: Following collection, serum should be separated from the clot.
Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; addition of azide or other preservative; heat inactivation
Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain) or SST
Collection Info:
Collection: Following collection, serum should be separated from the clot.
Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; addition of azide or other preservative; heat inactivation
Methods
Flow Multiplex Immunoassay
Clinical Utilities
Use: 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.
CPT Codes
86200
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Interpretive report provided.
