Measles (Rubeola) IgM
Brief Description
Enzyme Immunoassay for the qualitative determination of IgM antibodies to measles virus in human serum.
Laboratory Unit
Immunology
Methodology
Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Collection
Use human serum samples with this assay
Collect in gold top SST tube, centrifuge.
Collect in tiger top SST tube, centrifuge.
Storage/Transport
Ship the specimen at 2-8 °C; it is stable for 5 days at this temperature but should be received by the laboratory within 24 h to avoid delays in testing.
Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
Serum
Test Request
For manual orders, download the GPHL Submission Form
Possible Results
- Positive
- Negative
- Equivocal
- Unsatisfactory
Reference Range
Negative
Unacceptable Conditions
- Improper specimen labeling
- Missing written testing requisition form
- Missing minimum of 2 patient identifiers
- Discrepancy between patient name on the specimen and requisition form
- Specimen damaged, broken, or leaked in transit
- Specimen grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, turbid, or contaminated
- Incorrect sample type
- Specimens with microbial growth
Interfering Substances
N/A
Result Reported
5-7 business days
Fees
LOINC/Test Codes
35276-5 (Test code: IM45)