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 | 
|---|---|---|
| Rubeola IgM | Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 21503-8 | 
| Rubeola (Measles) Virus Antibody IgG | 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). | |||
| 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 |