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LCM Virus Antibody
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | LCM |
| Performed by | San Francisco Public Health Laboratory |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | IFA |
| Collection Instructions | Submit paired sera, one collected within 1 wk of onset of illness and another 2-3 weeks later. Tests are NOT performed until convalescent serum is received. The physician must complete a form for Special Serology, Click here for form |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Sample received at room temperature |
| Units | Titer |
| Normal range | Negative titer < 8 |
| Stability | Refrigerated 2 weeks, frozen 1 month |
| Turn around times | Test run Wednesday. Turnaround time: 1-2 weeks |
| Additional information | Available from the State Viral and Rickettsial Diseases Lab via the local health department. See also entry for Viral Serology, and consult Microbiology regarding culture. |
| Last Updated | 1/5/2012 11:47:44 AM |
| Entry Number | 593 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667