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HelpTest Code ROM Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
This assay tests only for IgM-class antibody. For both IgM and IgG antibody testing, see ROGM / Measles (Rubeola) Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Useful For
Determining acute-phase infection with rubeola (measles) virus using IgM antibody testing
Aiding in the identification of nonimmune individuals through IgM antibody testing
CPT Code Information
86765
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ROM | Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, S | 35276-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 80979 | Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, S | 35276-5 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.