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) | ||||
$19.97 | 86765 | ||||
Specimen Requirements | |||||
Specimen Type: | Minimum 1 mL Serum | ||||
Collection Instructions: |
Red Top Tube: centrifuge and transfer serum to a secondary tube |
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Temperature and Stability: | Refrigerated (2-8°C); stable for 2 weeks. | ||||
Unacceptable Conditions: | Plasma, CSF. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens. | ||||
Expected Results: | Negative, Equivocal, Positive | ||||
Shipping Instructions | |||||
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 |