Analysis of Anti-CCP is carried out in order to identify or monitor the development of rheumatoid arthritis, also known as joint rheumatism. The health test is a high-specificity test for rheumatoid arthritis, which means that the analysis is specially designed to detect the disease. The CPP test outperforms the widely used rheumatoid factor (RF) in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. The reason for this is mainly because anti-CCP is usually only present in the disease.
Why should I do a test for anti-cpp?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can cause pain, swelling and joint deformities. Assuming the test shows anti-CCP i, you get a strong indication that you have rheumatoid arthritis. The test can also help rule out other diseases that have similar symptoms. In this way, the Anti-CCP test contributes to creating a more precise and effective treatment plan for people with RA.
What does an elevated Anti-CCP value mean?
Generally speaking, Anti-CCP levels are very low or absent in healthy individuals without RA or other related autoimmune diseases. An elevated value therefore indicates a strong indication for RA. However, the test result should always be interpreted together with other clinical data and in consultation with a doctor.
