The presence of anti-CCP antibodies can be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other Laboratory tests as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Anti CCP Antibodies may be of prognostic value with respect to the development of radiographic joint damage.
Specimen requirements
Serum 1ml
Cost
Price on application
Laboratory turnaround time
3 days
Laboratory method
EliA automated Enzyme Immunoassay.
Reference range/units
>10U/ml = Positive
7-10U/ml = Equivocal
<7U/ml = Negative
Associated tests
Rheumatoid factor antibody
Sample stability
2 months at 2-8ºC
Shipping and storage
UK and Ireland
Ambient temperature and first class post. Hays DX users please enquire via email below.
International
Ambient temperature if courier will deliver within 72 hours otherwise consider refrigerated transport. Freezing is not a requirement.
Ensure delivery Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
Further information and contact details
For further information, email immunologylab.enquiries@ouh.nhs.uk
