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Road 98 & Hutchison
CNPRC – UC Davis
Davis, CA 95616

530-752-8249

Lymphocrypto Virus (LCV)

Simian lymphocryptovirus is an EBV-like gamma-Herpesvirus which persistently infects most macaques. It is highly prevalent in most colonies. LCV has been implicated in the etiology of lymphoproliferative disease and B-cell lymphoma in rhesus macaques immunocompromised due to SIV infection or chemical immunosuppression for whole-organ transplant studies.

Testing is performed using an EBV Viral Capsid Antigen Immunofluorescence Assay as a surrogate for LCV. Validation is still in progress. Please contact us for current testing status.