Chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 7, Serum
This test measures the level of CCL7, a protein involved in immune system signaling, found in your blood serum.
["CCL7 helps regulate inflammation and immune responses; levels may be checked for certain health conditions."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 98110-0
- Short code
- CCL7
- Synonyms
- CCL7 SerPl-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or plasma tube (lithium heparin or EDTA). Red-top tube is also acceptable.
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 18 years
- Method
- Immunoassay (e.g., ELISA, Luminex multiplex bead-based assay, or Mass Spectrometry-based proteomics)
- CPT
- 83520 (Immunoassay, analyte not otherwise specified) or research-use code; may vary by payer
- SNOMED
- 447326007 (Chemokine measurement)
- Specimen volume
- 1-2 mL of serum or plasma
- Stability
- Stable for 24 hours at room temperature; up to 7 days at 2-8°C; for longer storage, freeze at -70°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 72–168 hours
- Order
- routine
What Is CCL7?
CCL7, or C-C motif chemokine ligand 7, is a small protein (chemokine) that plays a role in attracting immune cells to sites of inflammation or infection. It belongs to a group of signaling molecules that help coordinate the body’s immune response.
Why Might You Need This Test?
Your healthcare provider may order this test if you have symptoms or conditions linked to chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases, or immune system dysfunction. It may also be part of a broader evaluation for certain cancers or infections.
How Is the Test Performed?
A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm. The serum portion is separated and analyzed to measure CCL7 levels using a specialized immunoassay method.
What Do Results Mean?
Results are not typically provided as a single reference range since CCL7 levels can vary based on health status, age, and other factors. Your provider will interpret results in the context of your medical history and symptoms.
Reference range
Reference ranges for CCL7 in serum/plasma are not well-established and may vary by laboratory and analytical method. Values are typically reported with assay-specific reference intervals; consult the performing laboratory's reference range.N/A
No special patient preparation is required. Fasting is not necessary. Standard venipuncture procedures apply.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 7 (CCL7) Serum
Frequently asked questions
What could elevated or low CCL7 levels indicate?
How often should I get this test?
Is there anything I should do before the test?
Sources
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