Anti-CCP Antibody
Understanding Anti-CCP Antibody
What is Anti-CCP Antibody?
This test looks for anti cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies in the blood, which are a type of autoantibodies that can cause disease by attacking the body's healthy cells. If CCP antibodies are found in your blood, it can be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This test is advised if you show symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis-like joint pain, low-grade fever, joint swelling, and fatigue.
CCP antibodies are found in more than 75% of people who have rheumatoid arthritis. As rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose, especially in its early stages, other tests such as X-ray and C reactive protein tests are also recommended.
What is Anti-CCP Antibody used for?
-
To diagnose rheumatoid arthritis
-
To differentiate rheumatoid arthritis from other arthritis
-
To evaluate the prognosis of the patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Interpreting Anti-CCP Antibody results
Interpretations
Anti CCP antibody test positivity indicates Rheumatoid Arthritis
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Anti-CCP Antibody
Frequently Asked Questions about Anti-CCP Antibody
Q. Is there any preparation required before the test?
Q. Is there any risk associated with this test?
Q. What is Citrulline?
Q. What is Rheumatoid arthritis?
Q. What are other tests advised for rheumatoid arthritis?
Q. Is Anti CCP antibody test screening test for Rheumatoid arthritis?
Book a Anti-CCP Antibody test at home near me
Other tests
