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Measles (Rubeola) Ab IgM, CSF

Order Code
828679
CPT
86765
Test Details
TAT

22 days

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

CSF test for measles IgM antibodies. Indicates recent or ongoing CNS infection.

Specimen Type

CSF

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile conical tube or sterile capped tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 1 month
Order Code
828679
CPT
86765
Test Details
TAT

22 days

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

CSF test for measles IgM antibodies. Indicates recent or ongoing CNS infection.

Specimen Type

CSF

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile conical tube or sterile capped tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 1 month