Measles (Rubeola) Virus Culture
0065055
Ordering Recommendation
Culture test for detecting measles virus in specimens other than CSF.
Mnemonic
V MEASLES
Methodology
Cell Culture/Immunofluorescence
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
10-14 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
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Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, throat swab, conjunctival swab, lung tissue, CSF, or urine.
- Specimen Preparation
- Fluid: Transfer 3 mL specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Swab: Place in 3 mL viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. - Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Calcium alginate, dry, or wood swabs.
- Remarks
- Specimen source preferred.
- Stability
- Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Culture negative for measles (rubeola) virus.
Interpretive Data
Note
Hotline History
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CPT Code(s)
87252; 87254
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0065055 | Culture, Rubeola (Measles) | 12232-5 |
Aliases
- Culture, Rubeola
- Rubeola