A patient is suspected of having Wegener's syndrome.Which of the following antibody tests should the nurse expect to conduct on this patient to confirm this suspicion?
A)Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (Anti-CCP)
B)Anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM)
C)Actin (smooth muscle)and mitochondrial M2
D)Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic

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Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) test is a marker for autoimmune vasculitis, including Wegener's syndrome, and is commonly used to confirm the diagnosis. The other antibody tests mentioned are not specific to Wegener's syndrome.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Wegener's Syndrome