Mutated Citrullinated Vimentin (MCV) Antibody
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test is suitable for individuals showing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or those with a family history of RA.
- Mutated Citrullinated Vimentin (MCV) Antibody
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Mutated Citrullinated Vimentin (MCV) Antibody - This test is used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by detecting specific antibodies. It's often used alongside other markers like rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP). While MCV antibody is slightly less specific than CCP, it offers a bit higher sensitivity, improving RA diagnosis by 5-10% when combined with CCP. A positive MCV antibody test also indicates a more severe form of the disease and a greater likelihood of joint damage over time.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is suitable for individuals showing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or those with a family history of RA. Symptoms include:
- Joint pain and swelling
- Stiffness, especially in the morning
- Chronic fatigue
- Weight loss
- Fever
What type of sample is required for this test?
1 mL serum. A simple blood draw is needed.
2–5 business days
<20 U/mL
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 6 months
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
