Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Anticyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Anti-CCP antibodies, ACPA.
Rationale
To assist in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
IgG Ab (Method: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA]).
| Anti-CCP antibodies | |
| Negative | Less than 20 units |
| Weak positive | 20–39 units |
| Moderate positive | 40–59 units |
| Strong positive | 60 units or greater |
| 14-3-3 eta protein | Less than 0.2 ng/mL |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Anti-CCP antibodies, ACPA.
Rationale
To assist in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
IgG Ab (Method: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA]).
| Anti-CCP antibodies | |
| Negative | Less than 20 units |
| Weak positive | 20–39 units |
| Moderate positive | 40–59 units |
| Strong positive | 60 units or greater |
| 14-3-3 eta protein | Less than 0.2 ng/mL |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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