Test Detail
Rubeola (Measles) IgG Antibody
Back to Test Directory| Test Description |
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| Detection of IgG antibodies against Rubeola virus (Measles) | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F |
1 - 3 business days | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) - DiaSorin | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| $20.97 | 86765 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | Minimum 1 mL Serum | ||||
| Collection Instructions: |
Blood should be collected aseptically by venipuncture, allowed to clot, and the serum separated from the clot as soon as possible.
Red Top Tube: centrifuge and transfer serum to a secondary tube |
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| Temperature and Stability: | Refrigerate (2-8 degrees C); stable for up to 9 days. Freeze (-20 degrees C); stable for more than 9 days. | ||||
| Unacceptable Conditions: | Plasma, CSF. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples as well as samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination should not be tested. | ||||
| Expected Results: | |||||
| Negative, Equivocal, Positive | |||||
| Shipping: | |||||
| Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen with cold pack. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| Determine seroreactivity to provide evidence of vaccination/past infection. Negative results presume individuals to be susceptible to primary infection. | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| Rubeola screen, Rubeola serology, Measles serology | |||||
