CCP Ab are a useful marker of early RA however the 2009 NICE guidelines recommend the continued use of rheumatoid factor. Consider measuring anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies in people with suspected RA if they are negative for rheumatoid factor.
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Serum Gel
ID
12810
Availability
Weekdays
Additional Information
Indicated in a suspicion/indication of Rheumatoid Arthritis. A sensitive and specific Ab for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However cost effectiveness evaluated by NICE, not proven for use in routine diagnosis.
Turn Around
7 days
Send to
Leeds General Infirmary
Clinical Immunology
Old Medical School
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Collection Con
No restrictions
Frequency
Daily
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range (Male)
<3
Ref. Range (Female)
<3
Ref. Range (Paed)
<3
Ref. Range Notes
<3 is negative for anti-CCP Ab
Units
U/mL
IP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory
IP Routine TAT
7 days
GP Acute TAT
Contact Laboratory
GP Routine TAT
7 days