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HelpTest Code ACCP Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
Laboratory Code
LAB851
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Preferred
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs.
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top (Plain)
Volume: 6.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 22 hours |
| Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 4 days
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
≤ 5.0 U/mL
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Diagnosis of early rheumatoid arthritis.
Service Code
31047
LOINC Code Information
33935-8
Alias
Anti-CCP
Anti Citrulline
Citrullinated Antibody
Update
Last updated 10/03/2025