Measles serology IgG – immune status, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

MEAS

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2815

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot, serum 2 mL

Interpretation

Negative = No immunity to Measles.

Equivocal = Immunity Uncertain

Positive = Measles antibody suggests vaccination or exposure at some unspecified time.

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative or Equivocal or Positive

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$36.21 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2815

Onset date of illness desirable.
Urgent testing by arrangement
For further information on specimen collection and result interpretation, please see www.measles.co.nz

Contact Information

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