Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Abs
Test Mnemonic
LCMGM
CPT Codes
- 86727 - QTY (2)
Aliases
- LCM Antibodies
Includes
- LCM Virus IgM Ab
- LCM Virus IgG Ab
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Mark samples as acute or convalescent. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 2 days |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year |
Days Performed
Tue, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Plasma, severely lipemic, contaminated or hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.
Clinical Info
The best evidence for current infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens, where both tests are done in the same laboratory at the same time. Convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from the receipt of the acute specimen.