Test Overview
Test Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Test Usage
Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), differential diagnosis of rheumatoid factor-positive disorders potentially confused with RA, confirming a diagnosis of RA in seronegative polyarthritis, and diagnosis of RA in early synovitis patients.
Reference Range *
0 - 19 CU
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Limitations
Positive results my occur in some patients with lupus erythematosus or other autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
8 hours
Soft Order Code
CCP
MiChart Code
Cyclic Citrul Peptide Antibody, IgG
Synonyms
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- CCP Antibody
- Anti CCP
- Anti Citrulline Antibody
- Anti Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
- CCP
- CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDEAB
- Cyclic Citrullinated Peptid AB
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Special Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Alternate Specimen
Red top tube
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum
Rejection Criteria
Specimen collected in citrated plasma or EDTA plasma.
Billing
CPT Code
86200
Fee Code
20560
LOINC
32218-0