Citrullinated Protein Antibody

This is a test for an antibody (immunoglobulin) in the serum. 

 

Clinical indications:

Is recommended to test in patients with suspected Rheumatoid arthritis, and can be useful in early diagnosis of disease.
Please note; should not be used to monitor disease. Please see www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG79/Chapter/recommendations for further information

 

Profile:

Other types of citrullinated protein antibodies include anti-CCP

 

Specimen type: 

Blood

 

Sample type: 

Serum

 

Turnaround time: 

7 Days

 

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