Measles (Rubeola) Antibody, IgG

Tube Type

Test ID		LAB657
EPIC Order		MEASLES (RUBEOLA) ANTIBODY, IgG
CPT Code(s)		86765
Group/Individual Test		Individual
Laboratory		Clinical Immunology
Tube Station		30
Specimen	Routine:	4 mL blood/Gold SST tube; See Comments
Availability	Routine:	Monday-Friday
	STAT:	N/A
Turnaround Time		7 days
Reference Range	Normal:	See separate report
Comments		Measles and mumps IgG antibody testing may be used to provide laboratory evidence of immunity in individuals without documented MMR vaccination or prior infection. Measles IgG antibody testing may be indicated in high-risk settings such as healthcare employment, school entry, international travel, close contacts of immunocompromised people, people with HIV, adults who received inactivated measles vaccine (used 1963-1967). Routine screening in the general population is not recommended. IgG testing prior to are after vaccination is unnecessary. IgG testing is not appropriate for diagnosing acute infection, where IgM or PCR should be used instead. Detailed information on Measles testing is available through the Measles Resources link.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 04, 2025

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