MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA (MMR) ANTIBODY ASSESSMENT

Test Code
LAB8132


CPT Codes
86735, 86762, 86765

Includes
  • Rubeola, IgG with interpretation
  • Mumps Virus, IgG with interpretation
  • Rubella, IgG with interpretation


Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
1 mL (5 mL optimal)


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested. 


Transport Container
Transfer/aliquot tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
 


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 2 days (individual components may vary)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed samples will be rejected


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CIA)

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Batched; daily Midnight shift


Report Available
Available next day


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.