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Test Code Mayo: ROC |Beaker: LAB9255 Rubeola (Measles) Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

Important Note

Only available in Shreveport/Monroe/Lafayette region

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB9255

Epic Description: RUBEOLA (MEASLES) AB, IGG,IGM,CSF

Reporting Name

Rubeola (Measles) Ab, IgG,IgM, CSF

Useful For

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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

CSF


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.25 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

IgG: <1:5

IgM: <1:10

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Forms

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