Rubeola Antibody, IgG
| Sunquest Code: | MEIGG | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6372 | Epic Name: | Rubeola IGG |
| Synonyms: | Measles Antibody, IgG; MEIGG | ||
| Methodology: | Multiplex flow immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results reported the same day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.9mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.35 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Specialty Core (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Note: The magnitude of the result above the cut-off is not indicative of the amount of antibody present. Antibody index (AI) values reflect qualitative changes in antibody concentration that cannot be directly associated with clinical condition or disease state.
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| Use: | Support the diagnosis of measles virus infection; documentation of past exposure to measles. |
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