Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LMC) Virus Antibodies, IgG & IgM
| Abbrev Code: | LCMVGM | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6825 | Order Name: | LCM Virus ABS IgG and IgM |
| Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86727 x2 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-5 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent". | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Contaminated, hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection 1 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2001635 |
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