CCP Antibodies (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies)

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB851
EPIC Order   Cyclic Citrul Peptide Antibody, IgG
CPT Code   86200
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Clinical Immunology
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 4mL blood/Gold SST tube; See Comments
Availability Routine: twice per week
  STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time   1-7 days
Reference Range Normal:
 Negative
Comments
  • Testing for cyclic citrullinated protein antibodies is performed with the qualitative EliATM CCP antibody test. 
  • This automated assay using the Phadia 250 system detects IgG antibodies using a second generation CCP antigen. 
  • Results are reported as Positive-with the value, Negative, or Equivocal. 
  • The proportion of sera from a healthy population found positive for the CCP antibodies covered by the ELiATM ATM CCP test is below 1% (PMID: 16265684).

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 03, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514