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Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IgG, CSF
2001629
Ordering Recommendation

Not recommended as a stand-alone test. Panel that includes lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) virus IgG and IgM antibodies is preferred; refer to Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibodies, IgG & IgM, CSF (2001628).

Mnemonic
LCM G CSF
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed
Tue, Fri
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
 
Collect
CSF. 
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.75 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min 0.2 mL) 
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. 
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated, heat-inactivated, or hemolyzed specimens. 
Remarks
 
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) 
Reference Interval
< 1:1 Negative - No significant level of LCM virus IgG antibody detected.
≥ 1:1 Positive - Presence of IgG antibody to LCM virus detected, suggestive of current or past infection.
Interpretive Data
The best evidence for current infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens, where both tests are done in the same laboratory at the same time.

Compliance Statement D: For laboratory tests using a manufactured RUO kit. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Code(s)
86727
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
2001631LCM Virus Ab, IgG, CSF9766-7
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Aliases
  • LCM IgG Antibody, CSF