Rubeola Antibodies, IgG
Test ID:
706352
CPT code:
86765
Synonyms:
Measles Antibodies
Clinical Use:
Determine status or, with paired sera, aid in the diagnosis of recent infection
Test Information:
Measles (rubeola) is caused by a paramyxovirus, and despite vaccination programs has had several recent local epidemics. Revaccination appears to be of greater value at 11 to 12 years of age than at four to six years of age. Serologic study can be useful in establishing that an individual has effective immunity subsequent to vaccination. In many individuals detectable immunity does not persist
Specimen Type:
Serum
Requested Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate. Specimen is stable for two days at room temperature and for nine days refrigerated. For storage longer than nine days, freeze the specimen.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
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