Measles (Rubeola) PCR

Synonyms

  • LAB14554
  • MEASLES (RUBEOLA) PCR

Cerner Name

Measles (Rubeola) PCR

Clinical Info

Measles (Rubeola) Virus, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Nasopharyngeal/Throat.
Measles is a highly contagious, acute viral respiratory illness. Please follow health/hosptial system guidelines and Department of Health requirements to contact DOH hotline and Infection Control for suspected cases of measles. 

Specimen Sources

Nasopharynx

Specimen Types

Swab

Specimen Volume

Container

1 nasopharyngeal (NP) or throat swab in liquid Amies elution swab (ESwab), 
VCM, M4, or equivalent (UTM - Preferred)

Collection Instructions

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated Temperature

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Molecular Dectection

Days Performed

Setup Days: Tuesday-Saturday Morning 

Performing Laboratories

Quest Laboratories

CPT

87798

PDM

255000

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
MEASLES (RUBEOLA) PCR RUBEOLAPCR RUBEOLA PCR Measles (Rubeola) PCR
MEASLES SOURCE MEASLESSRC MEASLES SOURCE Measles Source

Result Interpretation

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Forms
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