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Published on July 16, 2025

Measles (Rubeola) Antibody, IgM

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Test ID LAB115866
EPIC ORDER MEASLES (RUBEOLA) ANTIBODY, IgM
CPT Code(s) 86765
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Laboratory
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 4 mL blood/gold SST tube; See Comments
Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinical Laboratories
STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time 2-5 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Serum for IgM should only be collected >3 days after rash onset.
  • Order in conjunction with Measles PCR for the diagnosis of acute-phase infection with rubeola (measles) virus.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 04, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514