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

Important Note

1. Must be ordered as a .Misc Reference Test

2. For the Lab: ARUP

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

4. Code  ARUP #2001635

 

 

Additional Codes

Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IgG, Serum

Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IgM, Serum

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Specimen Requirements

Serum: 1.0 mL

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min 0.2 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."

Ship: Refrigerated

Unacceptable: Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.

 

 

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

 

Shipping Requirements

Specimen Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

 

Performed

Performed          TAT

Tue, Fri              2-6 days

CPT Codes

86727 x2