Measles, Mumps, Rubella profile

Test Code: TD_152

CPT Code(s): 86765, 86735, 86762

$57

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

MMR panel

Test Includes

Mumps virus AB, IgG
Rubella AB Screen
Rubeola AB, IgG

Methodology

Measles AB and Mumps IgG: chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Rubella AB: Roche COBAS electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Gross icterus
Heat inactivated samples
Samples with microbial contamination

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

3 mL serum

Sample Stability

Rubeola IgG antibody: 5 days room temperature; 9 days refrigerated.
Mumps virus IgG: 5 days room temperature; 9 days refrigerated; indefinite frozen.
Rubella antibody, IgM: 2 days room temperature; 3 weeks refrigerated; 3 months frozen.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.