Anti-CCP: what it is, what it is there for and how it is done
Anti-CCP, or autoantibodies against cyclic citrullinated peptide, is a type of test that is often used to assist in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. This test aims to recognize the presence of CCP autoantibodies in the blood, which are antibodies produced by the immune system that attacks the cells and healthy tissues of the joints. […]
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