Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostic Panel 1

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostic Panel 1

Test Code

17669
86431, 86200
17669
86431, 86200
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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Clinical Significance

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnostic Panel 1 -

The combination of RF and anti-CCP antibodies provide greater specificity for the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). CCP antibodies may be present earlier than RF and often indicate increased erosive disease in RA.

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Autoimmune Rheumatic and Related Diseases

Test Details

Includes

  • Rheumatoid Factor
  • Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Antibody (IgG)

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry • Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Rheumatoid Factor <14 IU/mL
CCP Antibody, IgG  
  Negative <20
  Weak Positive 20-39
  Moderate/Strong Positive 40-59
  Strong Positive  >59

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Rheumatoid Factor
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Antibody (IgG)

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry • Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

Rheumatoid Factor <14 IU/mL
CCP Antibody, IgG  
  Negative <20
  Weak Positive 20-39
  Moderate/Strong Positive 40-59
  Strong Positive  >59
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Plasma

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL serum
1 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Plasma
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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