Orderable EAP code:

LAB104173

Billable EAP Codes:

80001446 x 1

CPT Codes:

86200 x 1

Lab Section:

Immunology

Turnaround Time:

5 Days 

Test Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 2 times a week

Units:

U/mL

Interpretation:

Less than 5.0 U /mL – Negative
5.0 U/mL or greater – Positive

Specimen Requirements:

Specimen Type: Serum
 
Specimen preparation:
Blood collected in serum separator tube (SST/Gold top). Allow to clot, centrifuge and aliquot serum off cells/gels
Minimum test volume: 1.0 mL serum
 
Storage/transport conditions: Refrigerated 
 
Stability:
Ambient: 22 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20 °C or colder): 3 months
 
Unacceptable conditions:
Grossly hemolyzed specimen

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

Specimen Type: Serum
 
Specimen preparation:
Blood collected in serum separator tube (SST/Gold top). Allow to clot, centrifuge and aliquot serum off cells/gels.
Minimum test volume: 1.0 mL serum
 
Storage/transport conditions: Refrigerated
 
Stability:
Ambient: 22 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20 °C or colder): 3 months
 
Unacceptable conditions:
Grossly hemolyzed specimen

Reference Range:

< 5.0 U/mL- Negative

Comments:

Methodology: Semi-quantitative Immunoassay

Synonyms:

Anti-CCP