Measles Antibody (IgM)
Test Summary
Aid in the diagnosis of acute measles infection.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
MEASLM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB933
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86765 - **This test is not available for New York patient testing. For New York patients
- please use test code [901434]**
Billing Code
- 670163
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| Titer | Interpretation |
| <1:20 | Antibody not detected |
| ≥1:20 | Antibody detected |
Correct interpretation of serologic data depends upon the proper timing of specimen collection in relation to rash onset. This timing is particularly important for interpreting negative IgM results, since IgM antibody peaks approximately 10 days after rash onset and is usually undetectable 30 days after rash onset.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Billing
CPT Code
- 86765 - **This test is not available for New York patient testing. For New York patients
- please use test code [901434]**
Billing Code
- 670163
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Titer | Interpretation |
| <1:20 | Antibody not detected |
| ≥1:20 | Antibody detected |
Correct interpretation of serologic data depends upon the proper timing of specimen collection in relation to rash onset. This timing is particularly important for interpreting negative IgM results, since IgM antibody peaks approximately 10 days after rash onset and is usually undetectable 30 days after rash onset.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 1 day