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Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IFA (CSF)
Test CodeLCMGM
Alias/See Also
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
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 after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add three (3) days for transport.
Reference Range
IgG <1:1
IgM <1:1
IgM <1:1
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Last Updated: June 22, 2023