Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Colonization Screening Culture
Also known as: Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Ab, CCP, Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody
Use
Anti-CCP (cyclic citrullinated peptide) antibodies are autoantibodies present in established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (sensitivity 66-79%) and early RA (sensitivity 59%).1,2 In addition, Anti-CCP is more specific than RF diagnosis (specificity 90-96%).1,3
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
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 52969-3
- 57093-7
- 57093-7
- 52969-3
Result Turnaround Time
5-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Unknown
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types