Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptides

Test Name

Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptides

Type Specimen

Blood –Blood –Red-Top tube only

LIS Code

ACCP

Availability

Routine only, batched on Mondays and Thursdays

Lab Section

Special Chemistry

Fluid Type

Serum only

Fluid Type And Minimum Volume

0.5 ml serum, only! Plasma (Green, Lavender or Blue) is not acceptable

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Non-Gel Red-top

Summary Test Name

Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptides

Special Handling Instructions

Avoid Hemolysis

Specimen Stability

Stable for 3 days at 2-8 °C, 1 months at -20 °C.

Minimum Volume

0.50 blood collected – Avoid Hemolysis

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Patient Preparation

None

Preferred Volume

Full 6 mL Red top tube – Avoid Hemolysis

Reference Value

Normal range is: 17 U/mL