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There is a handy article on the NRAS site about this and other tests for RA and what they can mean,
http://www.nras.org.uk/a...eumatoid_arthritis.aspx
It does highlight that it is not all about the bloods, it is about the presentation of the patient- number of joints effected etc and a GOOD RHEUMATOLOGIST looks at BOTH.
here is some information about the anti-CCP test itself, what it involves, how it works etc.
http://www.labtestsonlin...nalytes/ccp/glance.html
finally, here is an article about how it can help dx early on-
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/538139
Helpful huh?!
Jenni xhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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