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Test Includes
Cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies, IgA, IgG, ELISA; rheumatoid arthritis (RA) factor
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Testing With Better Performance Brochure
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 7 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; addition of azide or other preservative; heat inactivation
Test Details
Methodology
Latex immunoturbidimetry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164065 | Rheumatoid Arthritis Profile | 000000 | ||||
| 164065 | Rheumatoid Arthritis Profile | 006171 | Rheumatoid Factor (RF) | IU/mL | 11572-5 | |
| 164065 | Rheumatoid Arthritis Profile | 164915 | Anti-CCP Ab, IgG/IgA | units | 57093-7 |
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