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Test ID NBLD0727 Measles (Rubeola) Virus PCR, Acute

Synonym

Measles, Rubeola

Specimen Type/Requirements

Oropharyngeal (throat) swab in 3 mL Universal Transport Media (UTM) – (Preferred)

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in 3 mL Universal Transport Media (UTM)


 
Note: Indicate source on specimen and order.

 

Measles virus RNA detection is most sensitive if specimens are collected promptly after rash onset.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     Swab in 3 mL UTM   
 Minimum Volume     Swab in 3 mL UTM   

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     4 days   Preferred for Transport   
 Frozen     30 days   

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 day

Additional Information

The Measles PCR test is offered as an aid in diagnosing acute measles infection. Test results should be interpreted with clinical information and not used as the sole basis for diagnosis or treatment. This test does not distinguish between wild-type and vaccine strain measles virus. Coordination with public health is recommended to determine measles testing needs in the setting of recent vaccination.

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

87798