CCP
Also known as: Citrulline antibody; Anti-citrulline antibody; anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody; anti-CCP
Formal name: Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody
Related tests: Rheumatoid Factor
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and differentiate it from other types of arthritis; sometimes to help evaluate the prognosis of a patient with RA
When to Get Tested?
If a patient has joint inflammation and/or undiagnosed or undifferentiated inflammatory polyarthritis (symptoms may suggest but do not yet meet the criteria of RA) and the doctor suspects RA
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
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