Is NTTCP antibody diagnostic for rheumatoid arthritis?

Is NTTCP antibody diagnostic for rheumatoid arthritis?

In this video, Dr. Ved Chaturvedi, Rheumatologist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, will talk about diagnostic evaluation for rheumatoid arthritis. A new test has come known as NTTCP antibody which is more specific almost 97% accurate in diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. This is a marker test which can diagnose early stages of the disease.

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Dr. Ved Chaturvedi

A well-known rheumatologist. Completed DM in Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology from prestigious SGPGI, Lucknow. Has published many papers and has been the guest speakers in most of the national & international Rheumatology conferences. Pioneering work on medical arthroscopy, Rheumatology ultrasound and low dose infliximab are widely acclaimed. His area of research interest includes newer drugs for Rheumatic diseases & Synovial study.

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