Test Code ROM Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Additional Codes
ALAB: YROM
Powerchart: Rubeola Antibody IgM
MA Cerner: Measles (Rubeola) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Reporting Name
Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, SUseful For
Determining acute-phase infection with rubeola (measles) virus using IgM antibody testing
Aiding in the identification of nonimmune individuals through IgM antibody testing
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86765
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ROM | Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, S | 35276-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
80979 | Measles (Rubeola) Ab, IgM, S | 35276-5 |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Gross reject |
Gross lipemia | Gross reject |
Other | Heat-inactivated specimen |
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.