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Test Code LAB3445 Rubeola (Measles) Immune Status

Important Note

To order in CIS as a provider: search for "measles" and select the appropriate powerplan, "Immunity Testing Measles".

Additional Codes

Meas IS

Clinical System Name

Rubeola (Measles) Immune Status

Description

This test measures IgG antibody and is not appropriate for testing newborns. See Rubeola IgM Serology.

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole blood

Container(s): Gold SST or Red

Preferred Vol: 5.0 mL

Minimum Vol:  1.0 mL

 

Note:

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2 -8  C

Storage location: Transfer serum to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large computer label, store in CPA refrigerator, FrigF rack.

 

Off-site collection: Spin and aliquot. Send refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
serum Room temp

 
  Refrigerated 7 d
  Frozen

1 m

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Chemistry

Location: Chem East

Phone Number: (206)987-2617

Synonyms

Measles Immune Status

MMR Titer-Rubeola

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M-F 1-3 d

 

Methodology

Method: Immunoassay on Bioplex 2200

Analytical Volume: 0.250 mL

Limitations:

Reference Range

A positive result reflects immunity.

CPT Codes

86765