Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Protein Test | Austin Pathology

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Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Protein

Alternate Names	Anti CCP, anti-CCP, ACCP, Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies, ACPA
Laboratory	Immunology
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Additional Collection Instructions	Can combine with other Immunology tests requiring same tube type.
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1mL
Frequency	Weekly
Reference Interval	Normal reference range: < 5.3 IU/mL Please note: As of 20/11/2018, anti-CCP antibodies are measured by chemiluminescence on BIO-FLASH. Results are not directly comparable to other methods.

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	ACCP
Container ID	S,SP
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Samples can be stored at 2-8 degrees C for up to 14 days. If testing will not be completed within 14 days, freeze at -20 degrees C or lower. Samples may be frozen and thawed up to 3 times. Mix thawed samples well after thawing and prior to testing.
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C