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Test ID BLOD0135 Measles (Rubeola) IgG Antibody, Immune Status

Specimen Type/Requirements

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

 

This test requires its own frozen aliquot.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis, lipemia and icterus.  

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume       1.0 mL  
 Minimum Volume       0.5 mL  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

86765

AKA

Immune Status, Hard Measles, Paramyxovirus

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature       Not Acceptable    
 Refrigerated       7 days    
 Frozen       Greater than 7 days    Preferred for transport  

 

Additional Information

Rubeola is measles. Also known as the 'hard measles’.
Caused by the measles virus (paramyxovirus).