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HelpTest Code LAB7293 Measles NYSDOH
Performing Lab
NY State Department of Health, Wadsworth
Ordering Recommendations
This test detects Measles (Rubeola) Virus RNA produced following natural infection. This test may be useful for diagnosing current infection with Measles Virus.NOTE: Suspected measles cases must be reported immediately to the Local Health Department of the patient's residence.
Collect
Per NYSDOH recommendations, collect nasopharyngeal swab or oropharyngeal swab with flocked swab and place in viral transport media as soon as possible after rash onset; nasopharyngeal swab is the preferred respiratory specimen type for PCR. Also collect urine, AND blood as soon as possible after rash onset. Ideally all specimens should be collected within 3 days of rash onset, however, specimens can be obtained up to 7 days, but not more than 10 days after rash onset. The blood specimen collected in a red top tube is for Serology Testing to detect antibodies to Measles Virus (see Measles IgG and Measles IgM in the Test Index).Collect 5 - 10mL of urine in a sterile urine cup with secure sealing cap and without preservative or transport media.
Collection Device
Universal Transport Media:
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Specimens should arrive at laboratory at ambient temperature within 24 hours of collection
Storage/Transport Temperature
Transport specimen to laboratory at room temperature
Methodology
RT-PCR
Start Date
10/1/2018
Last Review Date
TBD
Unacceptable Conditions
Respiratory specimens collected with cotton or calcium alginate swabs or swabs on wooden shafts or specimens received on dry swabs.Urine which is placed in transport media or preservatives; Urine which is in a leaking container.
Blood which is severely lipemic or hemolyzed.
Lab Section
Microbiology (Virology)
Collection Instructions
Collect sample within 7 days of rash onset
Remarks
Notify local Health Department before ordering
Reported
3-7 days
Notes
Sent to NYS Mon-Thurs