CITRULLIN-ANTI CCP ANTIBODIES
01 Overview
02 Details
Why Get Tested?
To help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and differentiate it from other types of arthritis; to help evaluate the prognosis of a person with RA.
When to Get Tested?
When a health practitioner suspects RA in someone who has joint inflammation with symptoms that suggest but do not yet meet the criteria of RA.
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm.
Test Preparation Needed?
None