Test Overview
Test Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Test Usage

Determining acute-phase infection with rubeola (measles) 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
Rubeola Antibody, IgM
Synonyms
  • Measles Antibody IgM
  • ROBMT
  • Viral Antibody: Rubeola IgM
  • RUBEOLA IGM ANTIBODY TITER-IFA
  • ROM
  • Rubeola IgM
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo ROM (80979)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
86765
Fee Code
36569
LOINC
21503-8
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