Test Code RUBAB RUBEOLA (MEASLES) ANTIBODIES, (IgG), SERUM

Important Note

This test code (RUBAB) is for Rubeola IgG only.

Please order for measles diagnosis the following as referrals miscellaneous testing:

	CDC Test Code	Test Method	Specimen Type	Performing Lab	Storage Temperature	Minimum Volume	Specimen Stability
Rubeola (Measles)	Measles PCR	PCR	Nasopharyngeal (preferred) or Throat	HETL State Lab	Refrigerated	Swab in VTM	3 Days - Preserve ASAP
Rubeola (Measles)	CDC-10240	PCR	Serum	Federal CDC	Refrigerated	0.3 mL	3 Days - Preserve ASAP
Rubeola (Measles)	CDC-10244	IGM	Serum	Federal CDC	Refrigerated	0.3 mL	7 Days

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This form must be submitted with each specimen.

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	RUBAB
EPIC	LAB657

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Providing qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to the Rubeola virus

Method Name

Chemilumiscent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference Values

Negative: Negative for measles IgG antibodies, presumed non-immune to measles infection

Equivocal: Equivocal for measles IgG antibodies, suggest retesting in 10-14 days if clinically indicated

Positive: Positive for measles IgG antibodies, presumed immune to measles infection

Days and Times Test Performed

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Report Available

Up to 4 days

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot within 2 hours of draw and send refrigerated.

If specimen will not arrive at NorDx within 48 hours of collection, freeze and send frozen packed with dry ice.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86765	Rubeola Antibody

Keywords

MEASLES ANTIBODIES

MEASLES VIRUS

Performing Laboratory Location