Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody (Anti CCP)

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by interactions between the environment, specific genetic risk factors, and the human immune system. Evaluating patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) .Differentiating RA from other inflammatory arthritis or connective tissue diseases.

A Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody Test is performed to identify the presence of CCP Antibodies in the Blood. Testing for CCP Antibodies is crucial for identifying and evaluating the severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis: CCP antibody testing is used to assist diagnose or rule out rheumatoid arthritis in patients who have symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis cannot be diagnosed by a single test; therefore, a patient's symptoms and the findings of additional tests are taken into account while evaluating the results of CCP antibody testing.
• Determining the Severity of the Disease: CCP testing aids medical professionals in forecasting how a patient's rheumatoid arthritis will progress over time. Individuals who test positive for CCP antibodies and have early-stage rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to experience worsening joint destruction.

This test of recommended if you are experiencing following symptoms:

• Pain, Swelling, Stiffness and Tenderness in more than one joint
• Pain and Stiffness in the same joints on both sides of your body
• Stiffness, especially in the morning or after sitting for long periods
• Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
• Fever
• Weakness

• Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there is no need for you to make any special preparations before the Anti-CCP /Antibody to Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Test. 
• Other blood tests can be carried out in addition to a Anti-CCP /Antibody to Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Test. If your doctor advises you to have multiple tests at once, they may ask you to fast for a specific period of time prior to a blood test.
• Drink adequate water before sample collection.
• Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.

The Price of a Anti-CCP /Antibody to Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Test is ₹1850. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:

• Other tests advised along with Anti-CCP /Antibody to Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Test
• Offers or discounts
• Empanelment of the patient

• Antibody to Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide: The blood can be tested for CCP antibodies using the cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody assay. Autoantibodies, or certain kinds of antibodies made by the immune system, are known as CCP antibodies. Autoantibodies fail to carry out the vital immunological role of identifying and neutralizing foreign entities such as bacteria and viruses, which is how most antibodies aid the body in fighting disease. Alternatively, autoantibodies have the ability to behave inappropriately by attacking and targeting the body's healthy tissues and cells. The majority of rheumatoid arthritis patients have CCP antibodies. CCP antibodies can also be found in less frequent autoimmune illnesses such as lupus and Sjögren's syndrome. Patients with active tuberculosis (TB) and certain patients with chronic lung illness may also have positive results for CCP antibodies.

The presence or absence of CCP antibodies in the blood can be shown on a patient's cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody test report. When a CCP antibody test comes out negative, it means that there were no CCP antibodies found in the blood. A positive result means that the blood sample contained CCP antibodies.

To ascertain whether a patient has rheumatoid arthritis, the results of CCP antibody testing are combined with those of a physical examination, an RF test, and other tests. More than 75% of rheumatoid arthritis patients have CCP antibodies, which are hardly ever found in those without the condition.

The Blood Sample for Anti-CCP /Antibody to Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Test is taken in following steps:

• The area where the needle will be inserted to take your blood is cleaned with an antiseptic alcohol wipe. The hollow on the inside side of the elbow or the tip of the finger are the most common sites for this.
• A tourniquet or a band is tied around your upper arm to facilitate the access to the vein in your arm.
• A needle is used to puncture your vein. The blood sample is collected into a test tube attached to the needle. The needle may cause a small pinch or sting when it is inserted.
• Once the vial or test tube is filled, the blood sample collection for the test is finished and the needle is taken out.
• Finger pressure is applied on the puncture site to stop the bleeding and the band aid is applied at the site.
• Blood collection typically takes less than five minutes. 
• Temporary throbbing and bruising, as well as mild discomfort or stinging when the needle is inserted, are all possible side effects of a blood draw.

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