Rubeola (Measles) IgG and IgM Antibodies
Order Name
Rubeola Ab G/M
Test Number: 5571201
Revision Date 08/04/2020
Test Number: 5571201
Revision Date 08/04/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Rubeola IgM
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Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 21503-8 |
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Rubeola (Measles) Virus Antibody IgG
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Chemiluminescence Assay | Group Test |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient 4hours, Refrigerated 9 days, Frozen 1 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Clinical Use | To help in the diagnosis of measles infection. (Note: Test may not be helpful in patients who have recently received an MMR vaccination.) |
| CPT Code(s) | 86765x2 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |