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Test Code
LCMVP
Test Name
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Antibody Profile
CPT Codes
86727 X 2
Included Tests
  • LCM Virus IgG Ab
  • LCM Virus IgM Ab
  • Interpretation
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

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.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture (no gel).
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

30 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Grossly lipemic
  • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 5 times per week
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