Test Code LAB657 Rubeola (Measles) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Reporting Title
Rubeola IgG
Methodology
Liaison, Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Qualitative detection of IgG antibodies (rubeola) virus immune status.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). (Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 0.5 mL (pediatric volume: 0.2 mL) of serum refrigerated.
Note: A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Ambient | ||
Frozen | Stable |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK
Reference Values
Reported as immune or not immune
The presence of antibodies indicates prior exposure but does not exclude on-going infection. Patients vaccinated before 15 months should be revaccinated.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday Continuous
Saturday and Sunday Day shift only
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86765