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Test ID ROC Rubeola (Measles) Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

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

Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial number 2 (preferred), 3, or 4.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
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

CPT Code Information

86765 x 2

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK

Forms

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