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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Synonym: Anti-CCP, CCP, CCPA) | ||||||
| Clinical Indications: | This test can be used for the early diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis and assessing its severity. | ||||||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB851 | ||||||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||||||
| Primary Container: | GOLD SST | ||||||
| Alternate Containers: | RED Calgary: RST | ||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL | ||||||
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| Stability and Storage: | Calgary Zone: Serum stable 5 days at 2-8°C Edmonton Zone: Serum stable 3 days at 2-8°C, 1 month at -20° C. | ||||||
| Transportation: | For testing sent to Edmonton: send serum frozen. | ||||||
| Method: | Calgary Zone: Multiplex Flow Immunoassay Edmonton Zone: Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay | ||||||
| Testing Schedule: | Calgary Zone: Monday to Friday Edmonton Zone: Monday to Saturday | ||||||
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| Testing Area: | Biochemistry | ||||||
| Performing Site: | Calgary Zone: Diagnostic and Scientific Centre Edmonton Zone: University of Alberta Hospital | ||||||
| Additional Test Information: | This test is performed by Calgary Immunochemistry and Edmonton Special Chemistry This test is specific for IgG. Calgary Zone: Test is also available on CSF and other fluids. | ||||||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, January 15, 2024 | ||||||
