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Test ID ROGM Measles (Rubeola) Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum

Useful For

Diagnosing measles virus infection

 

Determination of immune status of individuals to the measles virus using IgG antibody testing

 

Documentation of previous infection with measles virus in an individual without a previous record of immunization to measles virus

Method Name

ROM: Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

ROPG: Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

Reporting Name

Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM and IgG,S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

IMMUNOGLOBULIN M

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

 

IMMUNOGLOBULIN G

Vaccinated: positive (≥1.1 AI)

Unvaccinated: negative (≤0.8 AI)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86765-Rubeola IgM

86765-Rubeola IgG

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ROGM Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM and IgG,S 90253-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
80979 Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, S 35276-5
ROG Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgG, S 35275-7
DEXG3 Measles IgG Antibody Index 5244-9

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
ROM Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, S Yes Yes
ROPG Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgG, S Yes Yes

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

NY State Approved

Yes

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.