Test Searches require one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. This page WILL NOT WORK with Internet Explorer versions 8 or older. Alphabetical Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W-Z ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY TESTS Search Tests Rubeola (Measles) Antibody, IgG (8000100237) Test Mnemonic: Specimen Requirements: Collection: Serum separator tube (SST) or Red Top serum tube with no additive Container: Serum separator tube (SST) or Red Top serum tube with no additive Minimum Volume: 3 mL of blood (1mL of serum) Storage/Transport: Refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 7 days; Samples can be frozen (<-20°C) Stability: Refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 7 days; Samples can be frozen (<-20°C) Causes for Rejection: Insufficient quantity, gross hemolysis, lipemia. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection or collector information on order. Specimen Preparation: Within two hours of collection, centrifuge. Serum collected in a red top should be removed from the red cells if testing will be delayed. Methodology: Multiplex bead immunoassay Performed: Clinical Microbiology Turnaround Time: Test is performed in batch, once per day, six days a week Reference Range: Positive - recent or past exposure to the measles virus. Negative - no detectable antibody to measles. CPT 4 Code: 86765 Note: A positive result indicates previous exposure to Rubeola (Measles) virus through disease or vaccine. For acute infection, a specific test for IgM antibody should be requested (Reference Lab test) Synonyms: Measle antibody; Measles immune status test; Measles antibody, Rubeola Patient Preparation : Routine venipuncture Clinical Indication: Screen for recent or past exposure to the Rubeola (measles) virus Effective Date: 10/24/2024 Reviewed By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 03/08/2019 Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 10/24/2024 When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. « Back