Test Overview
Test Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction
Test Usage
Detection of Measles viral infection
Reference Range *
No virus detected
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday (as needed)
Analytic Time
1 - 2 weeks
Soft Order Code
SO
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
MDHHS
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen: Throat, oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal with a Dacron synthetic swab and place into 3mL of VTM or M4 media. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated.
Special Handling
Send to MDHHS refrigerated. In case of delayed shipment, specimen may be frozen and sent
Normal Volume
Dacron (synthetic) swab with aluminum or plastic shaft in 3 mL Viral Transport Medium (VTM) or M4 media
Minimum Volume
Dacron (synthetic) swab with aluminum or plastic shaft in 3 mL Viral Transport Medium (VTM) or M4 media
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated, frozen if shipment is delayed
Rejection Criteria
Swabs with calcium alginate or cotton tips with wooden shafts. or shipping the specimen at room temperature
Additional Information
Test performed by MDHHS