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How is an anti-CCP test used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis?

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A more specific blood test for rheumatoid arthritis is the cyclic citrulline antibody test, also called the anti-CCP test. The presence of anti-CCP antibodies suggests a tendency toward a more aggressive form of rheumatoid arthritis.

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