Anti-CCP
An immune marker linked to joint health.
Why it matters
Can be raised when the immune system is reacting to joint tissue.
The Rheumatology Extended panel advances beyond standard rheumatology screening by incorporating Smooth Muscle Antibodies and Anti-Nuclear Antibodies, providing enhanced diagnostic capability for complex autoimmune presentations. This comprehensive serological assessment equips clinicians with critical markers for identifying connective tissue disorders, systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune hepatitis, and other multi-system autoimmune conditions. By extending the analytical scope beyond basic inflammatory parameters, this panel delivers improved sensitivity for detecting subtle immunological abnormalities and guiding precision-based therapeutic strategies in patients with ambiguous or overlapping autoimmune symptomatology.
Sample requirements
Collected by our partnered phlebotomist in your booked clinic appointment. Phlebotomy fee included in the price.
An immune marker linked to joint health.
Can be raised when the immune system is reacting to joint tissue.
An immune marker linked to joint health.
Can be raised when the immune system is reacting to joints.
A waste product linked to joints.
Higher levels can be a sign of risk for joint issues like gout.
Another general inflammation marker.
A useful complement to CRP for slow-moving inflammation.
An immune marker.
Adds depth to a wider joint and immune profile.
An immune marker.
Can be a sign the immune system is reacting against the body's own cells.
This panel reports biomarker data. It does not diagnose any condition. Your results should be reviewed alongside the advice of your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.
Choose your test, complete your details and book your appointment (either through an email sent after an order with a UK partnered clinic or on our site for our own clinic).
Visit our Chxhealth Clinic in County Durham or head to one of our 50+ partnered clinics all over the UK.
ISO accredited process through our lab partners. Your sample is analysed using independently certified methods and is double checked for accuracy.
Easy-to-read results sent from us to your inbox.
Symptoms tell you something is wrong. Tests tell you what. This panel measures the biomarkers that connect to how you actually feel — so you can act with evidence, not guesswork.
You have three options:
Reports are typically delivered within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample.
Yes — we're GDPR compliant and your results are stored in encrypted, UK-based databases. You can request deletion at any time.
Every report comes with a plain-English summary and a description of each of the biomarkers which you have had tested.
Lab-validated, expert-reviewed, in your inbox in days.