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Measles (Rubeola) Antibody, IgG, CSF
0054440
Ordering Recommendation

Not a recommended test. False-positive results will occur due to low incidence of measles in the U.S.

Mnemonic
MEASLGCSF
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
 
Collect
CSF. 
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL) 
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen. 
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens other than CSF. Contaminated or heat-inactivated or hemolyzed specimens. 
Remarks
 
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year 
Reference Interval
Effective August 20, 2012

24.9 AU/mL or less: Negative - No significant level of IgG antibody to measles (rubeola) virus detected.
25.0-29.9 AU/mL: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
30.0 AU/mL or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to measles (rubeola) detected, which may indicate a current or past measles (rubeola) infection.
Interpretive Data
The detection of antibodies to rubeola in CSF may indicate central nervous system infection. However, consideration must be given to possible contamination by blood or transfer of serum antibodies across the blood-brain barrier.

Compliance Statement B: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Note
CPT Code(s)
86765
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0054440Measles, Rubeola, Antibody IgG CSF9566-1
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Aliases
  • CSF IgG Rubeola
  • Rubeola Ab, IgG, CSF
  • Rubeola Abs CSF
  • Rubeola Antibodies, IgG