Test Code ROC Rubeola (Measles) Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.25 mL
CMH COLLECTION: 0.2mL CSF in a sterile cup
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Useful For
Diagnosing central nervous system rubeola (measles) virus infection and/or subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysReporting Name
Rubeola (Measles) Ab, IgG,IgM, CSFReference Values
IgG: <1:5
IgM: <1:10
Reference values apply to all ages.
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
86765 x 2