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Test Code LCM Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibodies, IgG & IgM

Clinical Indications

Aid in the diagnosis of lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) viral infection.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: LYMPHOCYTIC CHORIOMENINGITIS AB (aka LCM)
Sunquest Order Code: LCM
Epic Px Code: LAB2370

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red

Minimum Collection Volume

0.2 mL

Reference Range

Components

Reference Interval

Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IgG

< 1:10 Negative - No significant level of LCM virus IgG antibody detected.
≥ 1:10 Positive - Presence of IgG antibody to LCM virus detected, suggestive of current or past infection.

Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibody, IgM

< 1:10 Negative - No significant level of LCM virus IgM antibody detected.
≥ 1:10 Positive - Presence of IgM antibody to LCM virus detected, suggestive of current or past infection.

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

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.

Rejection Criteria

Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 Days

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks
Ambient: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year

Day(s) Performed

Tue, Fri

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs

CPT Code

86727 × 2

LOINC Code

LCM Virus Ab, IgG: 9765-9
LCM Virus Ab, IgM: 9767-5

Test Alias

LCM Antibodies, Serum

Additional Information / Notes

N/A