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Measles Testing by PCR

Test Code
LAB3425


Alias/See Also
1231900057


CPT Codes
87798

Includes
MEASLES VIRUS


Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal in E Swab (Green, Blue)


Other Acceptable Specimens
White capped E Swab


Instructions
Do not use cotton or wooden swab. Ship the specimen to the lab as soon as possible in a blue biohazard bag.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Specimen is stable up to 72 hours (Room temperature,
refrigerated or frozen)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Older than 72 hours, cotton or wooden shaft swab


Methodology
BioRad Opus

Reference Range
Not Detected


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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.