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Specimen Collection Guidelines

Blood Draw Laboratories at MUSC

MUSC Requisitions and Supply Requests

Lab Supply Requests

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB657 Measles, (Rubeola) Antibody - IgG

Additional Codes:

MEAS AB IGG

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red Top Tube

Volume: 6 mL; Minimum 4 mL

Pediatric Collection:

One Gold or Red microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Storage Instructions:

Specimen may be held overnight at Room Temperature. Refrigerate for storage beyond 12 hours. Serum may be stored for up to 7 days at 2-8C. For longer storage, serum must be frozen at -20 or colder.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Reported same day as performed.

Test Availability:

Monday – Friday

Assay:

0.2 ml serum

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Extension Hospital

Reference Interval:

Result Status Interpretation

<  0.8 AI

 Negative No IgG antibodies specific to Measles (Rubeola) virus
0.9 - 1.0 AI Equivocal Recommend obtaining additional specimen for retesting.

> 1.1 AI

 Positive IgG specific to Measles (Rubeola) virus detected. This may indicate the patient was exposed to the measles virus through infection or vaccination.

AI = Antibody Index