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Rubella / Rubeola / Mumps
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Test Code
RUMEMU
Alias/See Also
74520;
MMR
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
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
Odd days of the week
BS
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