Anti-MCV Antibody

CPT: To be determined. Updates will be made when available.

Synonyms

Mutated citrullinated vimentin, anti-SA, RA, synovial


Expected Turnaround Time

10 days



Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Serum


Volume

1 mL


Minimum Volume

0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)


Container

Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube or serum transfer tube


Collection

Separate serum from the cells within one hour of collection. Transfer to a plastic transport tube before shipping. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.


Storage Instructions

Refrigerate or freeze.


Stability Requirements

 

TemperaturePeriod
Room temperature14 days
Refrigerated14 days
Frozen6 months
Freeze/thaw cyclesStable x6

Causes for Rejection

Gross hemolysis, lipemic or icteric specimen


Test Details


Use

This test is used for rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, prognosis and management.


Methodology

ELISA


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