{"product_id":"reumatest-artritis-anti-ccp","title":"Anti‑CCP (Rheumatoid Arthritis)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Anti-CCP?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnti-CCP stands for antibodies against cyclic citrullinated peptide. These are antibodies (a type of protein) produced by the immune system that are specifically directed against certain proteins in the body that have undergone citrullination, a process that occurs during inflammatory responses. The presence of Anti-CCP is an indicator of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy should you have Anti-CCP tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnti-CCP antibodies are highly specific for rheumatoid arthritis and are used for the diagnosis of this condition. Testing for Anti-CCP is useful because it can help establish the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, even in an early stage of the disease. It can also help predict the course of RA and the probability of severe joint damage, which is important for planning effective treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe presence of Anti-CCP antibodies in the blood is a strong indicator of rheumatoid arthritis. High levels of these antibodies are associated with a more aggressive form of the disease and may point to a higher risk of joint damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high Anti-CCP level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA high level of Anti-CCP antibodies indicates the presence of rheumatoid arthritis and is associated with a more severe disease course. Patients with high levels of Anti-CCP have a higher chance of rapid progression of joint damage and may require more intensive treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a low Anti-CCP level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA low or non-detectable level of Anti-CCP antibodies does not completely rule out rheumatoid arthritis, but it may indicate a lower likelihood of the disease. It is important to note that RA can also be diagnosed in the absence of Anti-CCP, especially if other clinical symptoms and test results point to RA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47680382042458,"sku":"","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/reumatestartritis_Anti-CCP.png?v=1755941908","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/reumatest-artritis-anti-ccp","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}