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Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (Anti-CCP), also known as anti-citrulline antibody, appears early in the course of rheumatoid arthritis and is present in the blood of most patients with the disease. When the antibody is detected in a patient's blood there is a 90-95% likelihood that the patient has rheumatoid arthritis. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Anti-CCP, Anti-Filaggrin Autoantibody, CCP, Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody, Filaggrin Autoantibody, |
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Code:
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CCP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Unit of Measure:
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Refer to reference interval |
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Immunology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4306 |
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Last Updated : 21-05-2026 09:22 |