Ccp antibody

• Less than 0.3 mg/dL: Normal, which is the level for most healthy adults. • 0.3 to 1.0 mg/dL: Normal or minor elevation can be seen in obesity, pregnancy, depression, diabetes, common cold, gingivitis, periodontitis, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and genetic polymorphisms. • 1.0 to 10.0 mg/dL: Moderate elevation indicates systemic inflammation, such as in the case of • More than 10.0 mg/dL: Marked elevation signals acute bacterial infections, viral infections, systemic vasculitis, and major trauma. • More than 50.0 mg/dL: Severe elevation may be caused by acute bacterial infections. Primarily used for diagnosing SLE, this test measures the titer, or level of antibody, and is usually measured just as positive for the presence of antibodies or negative when no antibodies are detected. The presence of ANA does not confirm a diagnosis of SLE, but a lack of ANA makes that diagnosis much less likely. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Too little or too much iron in your system can cause serious health problems. Increased levels of ferritin (also known as hyperferritinemia) can be a sign of inflammation, infections, or malignancies, and are characteristics of conditions like Still's disease and hemophagocytic syndrome. Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) The ELISA test detects a number of specific antibodies or antigens in a blood sample. Your healthcare provider will have an idea of what condition is causing your symptoms, then te...