Anti-CEP-1 Ab, IgG (RDL)
Also known as: CEP, CEP-1, CEP1, Citrullinated alpha enolase, Citrullinated alpha-Enolase Peptide 1
Use
Antibodies to Citrullinated α-Enolase Peptide 1 (CEP-1) predict onset of symptoms in pre-clinical rheumatoid arthritis (RA), confirm the diagnosis of RA, and provide insight into the potential pathogenic triggers of RA.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Citrullinated α-Enolase Peptide 1
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 96561-6 - CEP-1 Ab Ser IA-aCnc
- 96561-6 - CEP-1 Ab Ser IA-aCnc
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
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