The Anti CCP (Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody) test is a new specific
marker designed for the early diagnosis and therapeutic management of Rheumatoid
Arthritis.
The presence of Anti-CCP Antibodies has been detected up to 10 years
before the first Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms are noted making the early treatment
of the condition more effective and can avoid long term joint damage.
The importance of being able to differentiate between Rheumatoid Arthritis and
other forms of joint and connective tissue disease is important. Anti-CCP Antibodies
are present very early in Rheumatoid Arthritis and appear to have a high value
in determining whether the disease is non-joint erosive or erosive.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
You will have secure online access to your medical reports and results held on our secure web servers. If required, we will also send you a hard copy by post.
Our web servers are secure and protected by the latest SSL certificate. The 128bit SSL encryption assures that information is kept private between our web servers and your web browser.
Phlebotomy
