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HelpTest Code ROGM Measles (Rubeola) Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, 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.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
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
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 |
Method Name
ROM: Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
ROPG: Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
Reporting Name
Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM and IgG,SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
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
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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.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 |