Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide is an antibody found to be present in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Measuring its levels helps in detecting as well as assessing the severity of RA. This test is available at an affordable price with home collection services.
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) is a blood test that screens for antibodies that attack healthy cells. It’s a common diagnostic tool for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
What is it used for?
To diagnose or rule out RA
To predict the severity of RA
To monitor patients with inflammatory polyarthritis (IP)
What are the symptoms of RA?
Joint pain, especially in the morning
Joint stiffness
Joint swelling
Fatigue
Low-grade fever
What are the results of the test?
Negative: Less than 20 EU/mL
Weakly positive: 20–39 EU/mL
Moderately positive: 40–59 EU/mL
Strongly positive: More than 59 EU/mL
What else can cause a positive result? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Familial Mediterranean fever, Behçet’s disease, and Psoriatic arthritis.
Other information
CCP antibodies are a type of autoantibody
CCP antibody tests are often done with rheumatoid factor (RF) tests
CCP antibody testing results may be available within a few business days
₹1,420.00Original price was: ₹1,420.00.₹1,200.00Current price is: ₹1,200.00.
