Test Directory
4264 Measles (Rubeola) IgG Antibody
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8°C
:<0.9 Index Value--Negative for anti-Measles IgG antibody, presumed non-immune to measles infection;
=0.9-<1.1 Index Value--Equivocal, recommend retesting in 2 weeks if indicated;
=1.1 Index Value--Positive for anti-Measles IgG antibody, presumed immune.
=0.9-<1.1 Index Value--Equivocal, recommend retesting in 2 weeks if indicated;
=1.1 Index Value--Positive for anti-Measles IgG antibody, presumed immune.
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of serum. Transport tubes at ambient temperature or refrigerated. Samples should be refrigerated if not tested immediately. Freeze samples at or below -20°C if the sample is not assayed within 48 hours.
Method
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turn-Around Time
3 days
Instructions/Notes
Clinical Utility
Serological determination of immune status following vaccination or seroconversion following infection. Assessment of measles serological status in pregnant women is linked to premature delivery or spontaneous abortion. Used to screen patients for exposure/immunity to Measles.
CPT Codes
86765
