Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum in an SST Gold Top Tube 

Alternate Specimen

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial

TransportAndStorage

48 hours Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Specimen to be transported Refrigerated to PRMC within 48 hours of collection to be frozen by Immunology department to maintain specimen integrity until testing occurs. Do not transport Frozen.

Collection Instructions

 

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Neonatal Volumne

Reference Range:

< 20 Negative

Methodology:

• Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

CDM

01423516

CPT Coding

86200

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