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Test Code ROC Rubeola (Measles) Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

Important Note

CMH Cerner Order: Ref Misc


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.25 mL


Children's Mercy Hospital Note:

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 days

Reporting Name

Rubeola (Measles) Ab, IgG,IgM, CSF

Reference Values

IgG: <1:5

IgM: <1:10

Reference values apply to all ages.

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86765 x 2