Contents:
- Medical Video: What is Anti CCP Test? Its Role is assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis ; Normal Levels : Dr Kasi MD
- What do the test results mean?
Medical Video: What is Anti CCP Test? Its Role is assessment of Rheumatoid Arthritis ; Normal Levels : Dr Kasi MD
Definition
What is anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody?
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CPP) is used in diagnosing arthritis. Citrullinated peptide antigen is formed in the conversion process of ornithine Amino acid to Arginine. CPP antibodies appear in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and are present in the blood of most patients. If citrulline antibodies are found in the patient's blood, it can be concluded that the patient has RA. CPP antibodies can be used in diagnosing patients with arthritis whose cause is unknown, especially if traditional blood tests detect negative rheumatoid factor (RF) or below 50 units / mL.
When should I undergo anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies?
This test is carried out in conjunction with a rheumatoid factor (RF) test for patients with arthritis symptoms who have not been diagnosed or have been diagnosed with rheumatoid rheumatism. This test can also be used to observe if you get a negative result on rheumatoid factor (RF), where your doctor can suspect you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Prevention & warning
What should I know before undergoing anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies?
Many patients suffer from early stage rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but do not experience an increase in rheumatoid factor (RF), making diagnosis at an early stage difficult. You can even be diagnosed with negative RF rheumatoid arthritis, if the number of CPP antibodies increases. Anti-CPP tests are important, because early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can prevent joint damage. It is important that you understand the warnings above before running this test. If you have questions, consult your doctor for further information and instructions.
Process
What should I do before undergoing anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies?
Your doctor will explain the test process to you. This test is a blood test. You are recommended to wear clothes with short sleeves to help with blood collection.
What is the anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody process?
Medical personnel who are in charge of taking your blood will take the following steps:
● wrap an elastic belt around your upper arm to stop the blood flow. This makes the blood vessels under the bond enlarge making it easier to inject needles into the vessels
● clean the part to be injected with alcohol
● inject a needle into a blood vessel. More than one needle may be needed.
● attach the tube to the syringe to fill it with blood
● removing the ties from your arms when taking blood is enough
● attach gauze or cotton to the injected part, after the injection is finished
● put pressure on the part and then put on a bandage
What should I do after undergoing anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies?
The doctor or nurse will take your blood sample. Pain depends on the skills of the nurse, the condition of the blood vessels and your sensitivity to pain. After the blood collection process, you are recommended to bandage and lightly press your blood vessels to stop the bleeding. You can move as usual after undergoing a test.
If you have questions about the process of this test, consult your doctor to understand further.
Explanation of Test Results
What do the test results mean?
Normal results: Quantitative <20 units / mL.
Abnormal results:
● increased concentration
● rheumatoid arthritis
Anti-Cyclic test results Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies can vary depending on the laboratory. Consult a doctor if you have questions about
test results.
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