Test Code LAB123657 Rubeola (Measles) Antibody, IGG
Specimen Requirements
Sample type: Serum (Gold top tube, Red SST tube or Plain red top tube)
Minimum volume 0.2 mL Serum
Specimens can be stored at 2-8° C for one week. Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens are not acceptable.
Days of Testing
Test performed 11pm on Monday and Wednesday. Also performed on Saturday evening.
Reference Values
Positive
Note: A single dilution of patient's serum is tested and results are reported as postive (antibodies detected), negative (antibodies are not detected), or equivocal.
Methodology
This test is used for Immunity studies.