Test Code LAB657 MEASLES IgG ANTIBODY
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
CPT(s)
Description | CPT Code |
Rubeola IgG Antibody | 86765 |
Specimen Information
Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.3 mL | 7 days |
Samples that are markedly lipemic, markedly hemolyzed or markedly icteric are not acceptable.
Reference Range
Negative – Absence of detectable measles virus IgG antibodies. A negative result generally indicated that the patient is susceptible to measles.
Equivocal – Recommend collecting a second sample for testing in no less than one to two weeks.
Positive – Presence of detectable measles virus IgG antibodies.
Instrumentation
DiaSorin Liaison XL
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday - Friday, run starts at 9 am / 3 days / Not available STAT
Section
Chemistry-2
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes