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Test ID: CCP    
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

Cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies in serum are detected by binding to the wells of a commercial microtiter plate coated with synthetic CCP (Quanta Lite CCP3 IgG ELISA, INOVA Diagnostics). During the first incubation, serum antibodies bind to adsorbed, solid phase CCP. The wells are then washed to remove unbound serum constituents, and horse radish peroxidase-labeled goat anti-human IgG antibody is added. After further incubation and washing to remove unbound conjugate, substrate (3,3',5,5' tetramethylbenzidine) is added and allowed to incubate. The reaction between enzyme and substrate is stopped and color in the wells is measured in a microtiter plate reader. The concentration of CCP antibodies is determined by comparison to a 5 point standard curve (15.6-250 U).(Package insert: Quanta Lite CCP3 IgG ELISA. INOVA Diagnostics. San Diego, CA)

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Monday through Saturday; 4 p.m.

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

Same day/1 day

Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result

3 days

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

7 days

Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester