Measles (Rubeola) Virus Culture
0065055
Ordering Recommendation
 
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 specimen to a sterile container. Also acceptable: Transfer to 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 viral transport media.  
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
 
CPT Code(s)
87252; 87254
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0065055Culture, Rubeola (Measles)12232-5
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Aliases
  • Culture, Rubeola
  • Rubeola