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Test Code LCM Virus Antibodies, CSF Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibodies, IgG & IgM, CSF

Important Note

1. Must be ordered as a .Misc Reference Test

2. For the Lab: ARUP

3. For the Test Name use :LCM Antibodies , CSF

4. Code  ARUP #2001628

 

 

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