Casandra
Casandra Test Code AR15220Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus Antibodies, IgG & IgM, CSF (Inactive as of 05/05/25)
Also known as: LCM CSF
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Indirect Fluorescent Antibody)
Biomarkers
LCM virus IgG antibody
AnalyteIgG • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
LCM virus IgM antibody
AnalyteIgM • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
2-6 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Transfer 1 mL CSF to an Standard Transport Tube.
Causes for Rejection
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or heat inactivated specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
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