CC3, cyclic

Test Code
LAB851


Alias/See Also
1231100092


CPT Codes
86200

Includes
CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE IGG ANTIBODY


Preferred Specimen
Green Lithium Heparin (Gel separator preferred)


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: Collect 1.0 ml plasma in Green Lithium Heparin tube (Gel separator preferred). Must be spun within 2 hours after collection. If no gel separator, plasma must be pulled off cells within 2 hours.

If collecting with AST, ALT, VD25, K+, or LDH, label routes to Gold/SST. Collect 1.0 mL of serum in Gold/SST. Must be spun within 2 hours after collection.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2 to 8°C): 7 days 
1. Room temperature (study performed at 30°C) or 2 to 8°C: Specimens may be stored on or off the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel. 
Freezer (-20°C or colder): 3 months
2. -20°C or colder: Remove serum or plasma from the clot, red blood cells, or separator gel.


Methodology
Abbott Alinity

Reference Range
Males/Females:
<5.0 U/mL


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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