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Test Code CCP Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody, S

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide, S
  • Medinet Ref Code: ACCP
  • OV Code:CHEM*CCP

Reference Values

Negative: ≤20 U

Weak Positive: 20-39

Moderate Positive: 40-59 U

Strong Positive: ≥60 U

 

Results obtained with this method cannot be used interchangeably with results from another testing method.  The magnitutde of the reported level cannot be correlated to an endpoint titer.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday-Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86200

Specimen Collection

Draw blood in a serum gel tube.  Spin down and send a mimimum of 1 mL serum refrigerated.  Specimens that will not reach the laboratory within 48 hours must be frozen.

 

Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive at the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.

Useful For

Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

 

Differentiating RA from other connective tissue diseases that may present with arthritis.