CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE ANTIBODY, IgG/IgA

Synonyms: Cyclic Citrullinated IgG IgA Antibody; Anti-CCP
Computer Code: (CCP3)
Specimen Collection: 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable).
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge 20 minutes. Serum must be removed from red top tube. Refrigerate.
Reference Values: Negative: <20 units, Positive: > or = 20 units
Lab Code: Serology
Requisition: SEROL
Test Frequency: Weekly
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 83516
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII