What it means
The anti-CCP antibody test looks for antibodies the immune system makes against citrullinated proteins. It is very specific for rheumatoid arthritisROO-muh-toyd ar-THRY-tisA long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints.rheumat/o flowing, joint pain-oid likearthr/o joint-itis inflammationFull entry and can be positive years before symptoms. It is usually ordered with rheumatoid factor, ESR and CRP.
At a glance
| Also written | anti-CCP, cyclic citrullinated peptide, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide |
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Related terms
rheumatoid arthritis
A long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints.
inflammation
The body's protective response to injury or infection, with redness, heat, swelling, pain and sometimes loss of function.