Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IFA (CSF)

Test Code
30332


CPT Codes
86727 (x2)

Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF submitted in Original collection tube or plastic screw-cap vial


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Reference Range
IgG <1:1
IgM <1:1




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