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HelpEpic Test Code LAB3190 Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG
Methodolgy
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Specimen Required
Preferred: Serum Gel Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated
Specimen Type
Serum
Report Available
1-4 Days
Day(s) Performed
Mon-Thurs.
CPT Codes
86200
Reject Due To
Lipemic, hemolyzed or microbially contaminated samples may give poor results and should not be used. Undiluted samples at room temp > 8 hours.
Specimen Retention
Room Temp: 8 hours undiluted; Refrigerated: 14 days undiluted
Reference Values
<7 Negative 7-10 Equivocal >10 PositiveLimitations
A definitive clinical diagnosis should not be based on the results of a single diagnostic
method, but should only be made by the physician after all clinical and laboratory findings
have been evaluated. Not all individuals with RA will have detectable anti-CCP antibodies
and elevated anti-CCP antibodies may be seen in individuals with no evidence of clinical
disease. The use of anti-CCP antibody levels for monitoring the progression and/or remis sion of RA has not been established. The diagnostic value of anti-CCP antibodies has not
been determined for juvenile arthritis.