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There is no definitive test for Rheumatoid arthritis. The diagnosis of RA is based on a collection of progressive xrays and or other imaging results the position and timing of attacks, RA attacks several joints usually the same joints on opposite sides of the body simultaneously. blood tests for rheumatoid factor. about 805 of ra patients have RF tests for inflammation which is the central part of RA. and recently a test anti-CCP has been developed that can predict the severity of the damage the disease is likely to inflict.

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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