Rubeola IgM

Brief Description

Enzyme Immunoassay for the qualitative determination of IgM antibodies to measles virus in human serum. For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Laboratory Unit

Immunology

Methodology

Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (EIA)

Specimen Collection

Serum:

Collect in gold top SST tube, centrifuge.

Collect in tiger top SST tube, centrifuge.

Storage/Transport

Serum separated from the clot can be maintained at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C) during transit for no more than five days after collection. 

Serum separated from the clot can be aliquoted, stored frozen (-20°C or colder) and shipped with dry ice.

• FRM-QA 4 Refrigeration Outfit Guide

Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Serum

Test Request

• GPHL Apollo Web Portal
• Web Portal Instructions
• 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

Fee schedule

LOINC/Order Codes

25421-9 (Order code: 1525)