RUBEOLA IGG

Test Code

RUBE2

Alias/See Also

Measles; Measles IgG

CPT Codes
86765

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate up to 2 days, otherwise freeze

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolyzed or lipemic samples

Methodology
ELISA

Setup Schedule

M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su

Report Available

Report available within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

0.9 - 1.0 Equivocal
>/= 1.1 Positive

Clinical Significance

Used to determine immune status of young adults, and due to the linkage between measles infection and premature delivery or spontaneous abortion, used to screen pregnant women for susceptibility.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Additional Information
Measles Testing Information

Last Updated: April 15, 2024

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