Which antibody is most specific for the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Correct answer: Anti-CCP (anti-citrullinated protein)
While Rheumatoid Factor is common, Anti-CCP antibodies have a specificity of about 95% for Rheumatoid Arthritis. They are often detectable in the blood long before clinical symptoms appear.
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