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Anti-CCP, which stands for anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody, is a new blood test that helps doctors confirm a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Anti-CCP is a test that can be ordered during the diagnostic evaluation of people that may have rheumatoid Arthritis. If it is found at a moderate to high level, it confirms the diagnosis and may also indicate that the patient is at increased risk for damage to the joints, as lower levels of this antibody are less significant. Previous to this the rheumatoid factor (RF) was measured to help confirm a diagnosis.

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Is an anti CCP test definitive for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

No CCP tests like SED rate tests are able to indicate inflammation and or infection but further tests are required to make a reasonably reliable diagnosis. There is no definitive test for RA. Even if the diagnosis points at RA there are always other possibility's.


Who is the designer of the ccp?

The designer of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is often attributed to Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, who were among the founding members in 1921. However, the ideological foundations and early direction were heavily influenced by Marxist theory and the broader context of revolutionary movements at the time. The CCP has since evolved under various leaders, most notably Mao Zedong.


What two kinds of antibodies are attached to the latex particles in the difco latex reagent?

In the Difco latex reagent, the two kinds of antibodies attached to the latex particles are typically IgG and IgM antibodies. These antibodies are used to detect specific antigens in clinical samples, facilitating the identification of various pathogens or immune responses in diagnostic tests. The presence of these antibodies allows for a visible agglutination reaction when the corresponding antigens are present in the sample.


You have swelling with pain in hands and feet in the morning What could be the reason?

This sounds like the first signs of rheumatoid arthritis. RA is not easily diagnosed and can easily slip a doctors attention. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks connective tissues in joints and other parts of the body. It takes time to get a diagnosis of this disease as there is no definitive test for it' However Blood tests that are done for RA include tests for Rheumatoid factor which is elevated in about 80% of RA cases. as well as esr (erochite sedimentation blood tests) to check for inflammation, a more recent an very important test to help in the diagnosis is the CCP blood test, this can be useful in diagnosing early RA. An elevated CCP can be found in a significant number of patients who have a negative RF, and therefore can help to make a diagnosis. According to the American College of Rheumatology, CCP antibodies may be detected in about 50-60% of patients with early RA (as early as 3-6 months after the beginning of symptoms). Early detection and diagnosis of RA allows doctors to begin aggressive treatment of the condition, minimising the associated complications and tissue damage.


What is the difference between arthritis and seronegative arthritis?

Arthritis comes in over a hundred different forms. However when referring to rheumatoid arthritis a blood test is done the checks for rheumatoid factor (RF). In about 70to 80% of cases rheumatoid arthritis will be accompanied by a positive RF. However in the rest of the cases where all indicators point to Rheumatoid arthritis and where no RF is found it is referred to a seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.

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Is Apple Daily pro or against the CCP?

Apple Daily tends to be anti-CCP and favour pro-democracy camps in its articles.


What is anti CCP blood test for?

When patients are positive for both CCP and http://wiki.answers.com/../rheumatoid/glance.html, it is very likely that they have http://wiki.answers.com/../../conditions/rheumatoid.htmland it is likely that they may develop a more severe form of the disease. When patients are positive for CCP but not RF and clinical signs suggest RA, then it is likely that they have early RA or that they will develop RA in the future.When patients are negative for CCP but have a positive RF, then the clinical signs and symptoms are more vital in determining whether they have RA or some other inflammatory condition. When patients are negative for both CCP and RF, then it is less likely that they have RA. It must be emphasized, however, that RA is a clinical diagnosis and may be made in the absence of positive http://wiki.answers.com/../autoantibodies/glance.html.


Do all people have ABO antibodies?

Not all people have ABO antibodies. Individuals with type A blood have anti-B antibodies, those with type B blood have anti-A antibodies, and those with type AB blood have neither. Type O blood individuals possess both anti-A and anti-B antibodies. However, the presence of these antibodies is specific to the blood type of the individual.


What is anti-venene made of?

Anti-venene is made by injecting a small amount of the venom in question into an animal. That animal produces antibodies to fight the venom. The blood of the animal is then drawn out and the antibodies extracted. These antibodies are the anti-venene.


What are the antigens and antibodies for each blood type?

Blood types are defined by specific antigens and antibodies present in the blood. Type A has A antigens on red blood cells and anti-B antibodies; Type B has B antigens and anti-A antibodies; Type AB has both A and B antigens with no antibodies; and Type O has no A or B antigens but has both anti-A and anti-B antibodies. This immunological distinction is crucial for safe blood transfusions and organ transplants.


Explain how you were able to use your knowledge of how different types of blood react with anti-A anti-B and anti-Rh antibodies to determine the blood types of the four samples-?

To determine the blood types of the four samples, I applied my understanding of agglutination reactions involving anti-A, anti-B, and anti-Rh antibodies. By mixing each blood sample with these antibodies, I observed whether agglutination occurred. If a sample clumped with anti-A antibodies, it indicated the presence of A antigens, while clumping with anti-B indicated B antigens. Additionally, if agglutination occurred with anti-Rh antibodies, it confirmed the presence of the Rh factor, allowing me to accurately classify the blood types.


What is anti-viral proteins secreted antibodies?

Interleukin


Will type o have anti a antibodies?

Yes. Blood group O has naturally occurring anti-A and anti-B.


Why in type ab blood there is agglutination in anti A serum and anti B serum?

As Blood type O contains Anti-A-Antibodies and Anti-B-Antibodies (not Antigens) Anti-A-Serum contains Anti-A-Antibodies (which reacts with A antigen not antibody) Anti-B-Serum contains Anti-B-Antibodies (which reacts with B antigen not antibody) so antibody in antiserum will not find any antigen in blood-group O to react with so no Clumping


What blood types produce b?

Blood types that produce anti-B antibodies include type A and type O. Individuals with type A blood have A antigens and produce anti-B antibodies, while those with type O blood lack A and B antigens and produce both anti-A and anti-B antibodies. Therefore, only blood types A and O can produce the antibodies against type B antigens.


Which blood type has a neither anti - a nor anti -b antibodies?

Blood group AB


Why during transfusion blood type O does not cause reaction while it contains Anti - A and Anti - B antibodies?

Blood Type 'O': Red Blood cells have neither A-antigen, nor B-antigen but generates both Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies - Blood Type 'A': Red blood cells have the A-antigen which generates the Anti-B antibodies Blood Type 'B': Red blood cells have the B-antigen and generate Anti-A antibodies The lack of antigen explains why Type "O" can safely donate to Type "A" and Type "B". The Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies generated by Type "O" is the reason "O" cannot receive donations from Type "A" or Type "B".