Measles (Rubeola) IgM MRIGM

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Rubeola Virus IgM Antibody

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Rubeola Virus IgM Antibody

Clinical Info

Demonstrate acute infection with measles virus; differential diagnosis of a pregnant female exposed to or presenting with a rash

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top tube
Specimen: 0.5 mL serum (0.1 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Rejected: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
1 Year Frozen

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 6 Days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT

86765
 
Loinc Code 25421-9

PDM

5904350

Result Interpretation

0.79 AU or less: Negative - No significant level of IgM antibodies to measles (rubeola) virus detected.
0.80-1.20 AU: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.

1.21 AU or greater: Positive - IgM antibodies to measles (rubeola) virus detected. Suggestive of current or recent infection or immunization. However, low levels of IgM antibodies may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection or immunization.

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