Test Overview
Test Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Test Usage
Determining acute-phase infection with measles (rubeola) virus.
Reference Range *
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time
2 - 4 days
Soft Order Code
ROM
MiChart Code
Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgM
Synonyms
- Measles Antibody IgM
- Viral Antibody: Rubeola IgM
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo ROM (80979)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Refrig preferred, frozen acceptable
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
86765
Fee Code
36569
LOINC
21503-8
NY State Approved
No