Measles virus is highly contagious particularly infecting children, pregnant women, immunocompromised and nutritionally deficient individuals. IgM positivity indicates recent infection, with Rubeola virus.
Test Code: IM038
Technique: Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)
Sample: 2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum from 1 SST (Gel Barrier Tube).
Temperature: 2-8°C
Reported on: 3rd working day by 7:00 p.m.
No special preparation required