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Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IFA, Serum
Test Code34345
Alias/See Also
1230101320 | LAB1251: Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IFA, Serum
LAB11002: Meningoencephalitis Comprehensive Profile, Serum | QUEST EAP: 34345
LAB11002: Meningoencephalitis Comprehensive Profile, Serum | QUEST EAP: 34345
CPT Codes
86727 (x2)
Includes
LCM Ab (IgG), LCM Ab (IgM)
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.2 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 lipemic • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
| LCM IgG | <1:16 |
| LCM IgM | <1:20 |
Clinical Significance
Antibody to LCM is often detectable within a few days of clinical symptoms. An elevated IgM titer provides a rapid diagnosis of recent or current infection. A four-fold rise in IgG titer between acute and convalescent specimens is also considered diagnostic of recent infection.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: April 21, 2023
