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Laboratory Code
LAB657
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0 mL / 6.0 mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday, Friday, TAT 2 - 5 days
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
Non-reactive: < 250 mIU/ml
Reactive: ≥ 250 mIU/mL, IgG antibody to Measles may indicate a current or previous exposure/ immunisation to Measles
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
A “reactive” result suggests previous exposure or immunisation to measles
Service Code
0031761
LOINC Code Information
| Measles IgG (Rubeola) value | 5244-9 |
|---|---|
| Measles IgG (Rubeola) | 35275-7 |
Alias
Rubeola Antibodies, IgG
Update
Last updated 21/02/2025