Measles (Rubeola) PCR

Synonyms

• LAB14554
• MEASLES (RUBEOLA) PCR

Cerner Name

Measles (Rubeola) PCR

Clinical Info

Measles (Rubeola) Virus, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Nasopharyngeal
Measles is a highly contagious, acute viral respiratory illness. In cases of suspected measles Please notify site infection prevention and contact the local department of health (LDH) for suspected cases of measles: Link for Northwell and Department of Health (DOH) information.
https://northwell.sharepoint.com/sites/PHE/SitePages/Measles.aspx

Specimen Sources

Nasopharynx

Specimen Types

Swab

Specimen Volume

Swab

Container

1 Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in Universal or Viral Transport Media (UTM/VTM)

Collection Instructions

1 Tilt patient’s head back 70 degrees.
2. Gently and slowly insert a mini-tip swab through the nostril parallel to the palate until resistance is encountered or the distance is equivalent to that from the ear to the nostril of the patient
3. Gently rub and roll the swab. Leave swab in place for several seconds to absorb secretions.
4. Slowly remove swab while rotating it. 
5. Place swab, tip first, into the transport tube provided.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated Temperature (2-8 C)

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 96 hours

Methodology

Nucleic Acid Amplification

Days Performed

Monday to Sunday

Performing Laboratories

• AML/Quest Laboratories
• Northwell Health-CFAM

CPT

87638

PDM

255000

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms