Test Code Billings Clinic: 1113 Mayo: CCP Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Reporting Name
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, SPerforming Laboratory

Useful For
Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Differentiating RA from other inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue diseases
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | OK |
Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
<20.0 U (negative)
20.0-39.9 U (weak positive)
40.0-59.9 U (positive)
≥60.0 U (strong positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Interpretation
A positive result for cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies may be suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) if compatible clinical features of disease are present.
Significantly elevated levels of CCP antibodies may be useful to identify RA patients with erosive joint disease.
A Mayo Clinic prospective clinical evaluation of the CCP antibody test showed a diagnostic sensitivity for RA of 78% with fewer than 5% false positive results in healthy controls (see Cautions).
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86200
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CCP | Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, S | 33935-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CCP | Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, S | 33935-8 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.