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HelpTest Code LAB0232439 Measles Virus IgG Ab
Additional Codes
| EPIC Test Codes | |
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| LAB0232439 | MEASLES VIRUS IGG AB |
Reporting Title
Measles Virus IgG Ab
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.4 mL
Additional Information: Hemolysis or lipemia should be avoided.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) ≤9 days/Frozen ≤6 months
Reference Values
Negative: Indicates patient has not been infected and is susceptible to measles.
Equivocal: Submission of second sample collected one to two weeks post first is recommended
Positive: Indicates previous exposure to measles virus or previous vaccination.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
CPT Coding
86765