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