A new test, which measure the levels of antibodies that bind to citrulline modified proteins (anti-CCP), is more specific and tends be elevated only in persons that have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Other tests, such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and c-reactive protein (CRP), can determine if imflammation is present but these tests are not specific to RA.
A new test, which measure the levels of antibodies that bind
to citrulline modified proteins (anti-CCP), is more specific and
tends be elevated only in persons that have rheumatoid arthritis
(RA). Other tests, such as erythrocyte sedimentation...
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Kristy France of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:A new test, which measure the levels of antibodies that bind to citrulline modified proteins (anti-CCP), is more specific and tends be elevated only in persons that have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Other tests, such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and c-reactive protein (CRP), can determine if imflammation is present but these tests are not specific to RA.A new test, which measure the levels of antibodies that bind to citrulline modified proteins (anti-CCP), is more specific and tends be elevated only in persons that have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Other tests, such as erythrocyte sedimentation... More