RUBEOLA (MEASLES) ANTIBODIES, IgG AND IgM (SEPARATE DETERMINATIONS), SERUM
Reporting Title: Rubeola (Measles) Ab, IgG & IgM, S
IgG - Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
IgM - Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #84423
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 2.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or serum gel tube(s).
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of serum refrigerated in a screw-capped, round-bottom, plastic vial.
		NOTE:	Reject due to hemolysis, lipemia and/or icterus
	Reference Values:
		Negative (results are reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.)
		Individuals who are immune to rubeola will have positive IgG test results by the EIA method and negative IgM test results by the IFA method. Those who are nonimmune will have negative test results by both methods. Recent infection with measles virus will be indicated by a positive IgM antibody result. The EIA test sensitivity is 96.9% and specificity is 100%. Similar performance characteristics are provided by the IFA test.
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday - Saturday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		3-5 days
	CPT Code:
		86765 x 2
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Rubeola (Measles) Antibodies IgG & IgM, Serum ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Rubeola (Measles) Antibodies IgG and IgM Serum
	Cerner Order Name:
		Measles IgG IgM

Last Updated 01/09