Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) virus antibodies, IgG & IgM, serum-994
Test info
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) virus antibodies, IgM
Aid in the diagnosis of lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) viral infection.
Specimen
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
- Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Refrigerated (preferred) – 2 weeks
Ambient – 48 hours
Frozen – 1 year
- Contaminated specimen
- Hemolysis
- Severe lipemia
Performance
Semi-quantitative Indirect fluorescent antibody (S-Q IFA)
Clinical and Interpretive info
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) virus Ab, 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 Ab, 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.