Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Use
This test is useful for determining immune status to the measles virus and documenting previous infection in individuals without a prior record of immunization. The presence of IgG-class antibodies indicates prior exposure to the measles virus through infection or immunization, suggesting immunity to measles infection.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The presence of IgG-class antibodies may be detected in individuals who have received blood products recently but have not been immunized or previously infected. Serum specimens collected early in the acute phase of infection may be negative for IgG-class antibodies. This test does not quantify the amount of antibody present.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Flow Immunoassay)
Biomarkers
Measles Virus
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 77310-1 - MeV Ab.IgG Assoc Obs Pnl Ser
- 35275-7 - MeV IgG Ser Ql IA
- 5244-9 - MeV IgG Ser IA-aCnc
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
Preferred: Serum gel; Acceptable: Red top
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Gross icterus, Heat-inactivated specimen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |