Rubella / Rubeola / Mumps

Message

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Test Code

RUMEMU

Alias/See Also

74520;
MMR

CPT Codes
86762;86735;86765

Includes

Includes: Rubella Virus IgG Antibody by EIA(802), Rubeola Virus IgG Antibody by EIA(964), Mumps Virus IgG Antibody by EIA(8624)

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Odd days of the week
BS

Report Available

3 days

Clinical Significance

See Individual Tests

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: December 7, 2021

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