Test Code ROM Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Reporting Name
Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, SUseful For
Determining acute-phase infection with rubeola (measles) virus using IgM antibody testing
Aiding in the identification of nonimmune individuals through IgM antibody testing
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday; 9 a.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86765
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ROM | Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, S | 35276-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
80979 | Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, S | 35276-5 |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Gross reject |
Gross lipemia | Gross reject |
Other | Heat-inactivated specimen |
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.