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Measles IgG Antibody

Important Note

This test is intended for determining immune status of individuals to the measles virus or documenting previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus.

To test for measles infection, see:
Measles Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Throat -and- 
Measles Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Random, Urine
 

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Gold Top (SST-Gel)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SST-Gel)
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Other SST Gel, Red Top Tube

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 9 days
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage

Reference Range

Negative: <13.5 AU/mL
Equivocal:  ≥13.5 AU/mL and <16.5 AU/mL
Positive: ≥ 16.5 AU/mL

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

CPT

86765

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday and Friday

Report Available

1-4 days