Rubeola IgG Antibody

Test Name

Rubeola IgG Antibody

Alternate Description

Measles

LIS Code

RUBO

Availability

Twice a week.

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Test Includes

IgG, only

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 0.7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Microtainer

Summary Test Name

Rubeola IgG Antibody

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into 12X75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.

Stat Availability

No

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Weekly

Test Results

Positive or Negative