Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories

Collect

Serum separator tube or a red top tube.

Citrated or EDTA plasma also acceptable.

Pediatric Collection

Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum or plasma

Unacceptable Conditions

Lithium or heparin plasma is unacceptable. Addition of azide or other preservatives may adversely affect results. Specimens that are microbially contaminated, heat treated or have visible particulates will not be accepted.  Lipemic or grossly hemolyzed serum should be avoided.

Storage Transport Temp

Frozen. Send serum [or plasma] Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.

Stability

Up to 8 hours ambient or 48 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C. Freeze at or below -20°C for longer storage or shipping.

Performed

Tue

Methodology

ELISA

Turnaround Time

7-9 days

Department

Immunology Lab - Diagnostic

Synonyms

ELISA (Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide)

Related Tests

Rheumatology/Arthritis: ANA pattern and titer (ANA), C-reactive protein (CRPLA), Lyme disease Ab (MT), Rheumatoid factor antibody titer (RFQ), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Uric acid (URICX), CD20, pan B cells {Rituxan monitor} (CD20M), Anti-ds-DNA antobody (DNAC), Sjogrens antibody, anti SSA, anti SSB (SSAB/SSBB), Anti-Sci 70 antibodies (SCL70), Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic Ab (CYNT), Myeloperoxidase Ab (MPOAB), Proteinase 3 Ab (PR3AB)

Reference Interval

Negative <20, Weak Positive 20-39, Moderate Positive 40-59, Strong Positive =>60 

CPT Code

86200