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Anti-Carbamylated Protein (CarP) Antibody

Order Code
520311
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

RA marker, Anti-CarP antigen antibody

TAT

14 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies to carbamylated proteins. Emerging biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and prognosis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, Serum from red-top tube, Serum from a gel tube, or Serum gel tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
520311
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

RA marker, Anti-CarP antigen antibody

TAT

14 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies to carbamylated proteins. Emerging biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and prognosis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, Serum from red-top tube, Serum from a gel tube, or Serum gel tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days