Rubeola Virus IgG Antibody
Test Summary
Measles is an acute infection caused by Rubeola Virus. After an incubation period of 10-14 days, cough, coryza, fever and a maculopapular rash that begins several days after the initial symptoms characterize the illness. The characteristic oral exanthem, Koplik's spots, is specific for measles and precedes the onset of rash. Serologic testing can aid in the clinical diagnosis. In the absence of a current or recent infection, a demonstration of specific IgG on a serum sample by enzyme immunoassay is evidence of immunity to Rubeola. Acute infection is diagnosed by a demonstration of IgM antibody.
Aliases
- Rubeola (comment: if ordered with Rubella)
- Rubeola IgG Antibodies
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (SST). (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
RUBO
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB361
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86765
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | < OR = 0.90 Negative - No Rubeola (measles) IgG Antibody Detected | |
| 0.91 - 1.09 Equivocal | |||
| > or = 1.10 Positive - Rubeola (measles) IgG Antibody Detected | |||
| Positive results suggest recent or previous infection with measles (Rubeola) virus and imply immunity. Patients exhibiting equivocal results should be retested in one month, if clinically indicated. | |||
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (SST). (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | < OR = 0.90 Negative - No Rubeola (measles) IgG Antibody Detected | |
| 0.91 - 1.09 Equivocal | |||
| > or = 1.10 Positive - Rubeola (measles) IgG Antibody Detected | |||
| Positive results suggest recent or previous infection with measles (Rubeola) virus and imply immunity. Patients exhibiting equivocal results should be retested in one month, if clinically indicated. | |||
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days