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Measles PCR

Message
This test is to only be ordered in patients that are exhibiting signs of measles.  Testing performed by Idaho Bureau of Laboratories.


Test Code
MEAPCR


Alias/See Also
Rubeola PCR


Preferred Specimen
Throat, Nasopharyngeal and/or Nasal swab in viral transport media.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Urine, frozen specimens, dry swabs


Methodology
Real Time PCR

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Report Available
2 days




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.