Question: how long can lcmv live on a surface?
Answer: PHYSICAL INACTIVATION: LCMV is inactivated by UV light 10 and heat (55°C for at least 20 minutes) 1. SURVIVAL OUTSIDE HOST: Unless it is preserved at -80°C, LCMV is quickly inactivated outside its host 9. LCMV will retain its infectivity for at least 206 days if stored in 50% glycerine and 0.85% saline at 4-10°C 1.