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About Cartilage antibodies

What are cartilage antibodies?

Antibodies are proteins typically produced by the immune system to target and protect against harmful entities. In some cases, the immune system can malfunction, producing antibodies which target and attack the body’s own cells. Disorders caused by this process are called autoimmune diseases. Cartilage antibodies are antibodies which target and attack cartilage, causing inflammation of the joints and rheumatoid arthritis.

Cartilage antibodies are associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Why take the test?

This test checks for the presence of cartilage binding antibodies in the blood. It is used in conjunction with other tests to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis.

What's tested

Cartilage Antibodies

How it works

Purchase your Kit

Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.

Take your test and post

Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.