Rubeola (Measles) Igg

Test Code
MEAS


CPT Codes
86765

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 ml


Transport Container
RED/1


Transport Temperature
2-8 C


Specimen Stability
8 hours at room temp, 2-8 degrees C for 48 hours, then frozen at -20 C


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
No anticoagulants, or preservatives, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or bacterially contaminated


Methodology
MBA

Setup Schedule
Tuesday and Friday


Report Available
48


Reference Range
SEE REPORT


Clinical Significance
This test is intended for the detection of IgG class antibody to Measles(Rubeola) Virus in human serum. It is to be used for the determination of a previous infection with Measles virus.




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.