Test Code LAB10624 Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide IgG/IgA
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
CCPAB
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
< 7 U/mL Negative
7-10 U/mL Equivocal
>10 U/mL Positive
Methodology
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 days
CPT Codes
86200
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized plasma; hemolysis; lipemia