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 mLSerumSST (Gold) RefrigeratedSeparate 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
AmbientAfter separation from cells: 2 days
RefrigeratedAfter separation from cells: 2 weeks
FrozenAfter 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.