Test Code LCM Virus Antibodies, CSF Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibodies, IgG & IgM, CSF
Additional Codes
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IgM, CSF
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Specimen Requirements
CSF: 1.0 mL
Transfer 1 mL CSF to an Standard Transport Tube. (Min 0.2 mL)
Ship: Refrigerated
Unacceptable: Contaminated, hemolyzed, or heat inactivated specimens.
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Shipping Requirements
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Performed
Performed TAT
Tue, Fri 2-6 days