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Test Code MEAS Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgG, S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus

 

Documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus


Ordering Guidance


This assay tests only for IgG-class antibody. For both IgM and IgG antibody testing, see ROGM / Measles (Rubeola) Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Instructions: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Reference Values

Vaccinated: Positive (≥1.1 antibody index [AI])

Unvaccinated: Negative (≤0.8 AI)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86765

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ROPG Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgG, S 77310-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
ROG Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgG, S 35275-7
DEXG3 Measles IgG Antibody Index 5244-9

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days