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Test Code LAB1232043 Rubeola (Measles) Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

Important Note

Mayo code is ROC

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Rubeola (Measles) Ab, IgG,IgM, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.25 mL


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Reference Values

IgG: <1:5

IgM: <1:10

Reference values apply to all ages.

Useful For

Diagnosing central nervous system rubeola (measles) virus infection and/or subacute sclerosing panencephalitis

CPT Code Information

86765 x 2

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ROC Rubeola (Measles) Ab, IgG,IgM, CSF 90254-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
5741 Rubeola (Measles) Ab, IgG 22501-1
5742 Rubeola (Measles) Ab, IgM In Process

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.