Aliases
Rubeola
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Test Name
Measles Virus PCR
Test Code
MEVPCR
Methodology
Real-time PCR
Overview/Supplementary
This test detects measles virus in clinical specimens. Respiratory Virus Isolation and Identification (MMRCULT) will be performed on negative respiratory specimens.
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens in VTM (preferred medium), Balanced Salt Solution (BSS), Liquid Stuart's, M4, M5, Minimum essential medium (MEM), Sterile isotonic solutions, Sterile PBS, Sterile saline, or UTM: Throat swab (preferred source, up to 9 days post onset), Nasal swab, Nasal wash, Nasopharyngeal swab, or Nasopharyngeal wash
Specimens in a sterile container: Cerebrospinal fluid/CSF (if meningitis or encephalitis suspected), or Urine (if collected 5 or more days post onset, pair with throat swab)
Isolates: Viral culture isolate
Preferred volume: 3 mL
Minimum volume: 140 µL
Special Considerations
Please include vaccination status for MMR with submission.
Contact Infectious Disease Epidemiology Prevention and Control at 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414 for further information when requesting this test.
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html).
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature within 7 days of collection. Alternatively, ship frozen (≤0°C).
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 85806-8
Test Resource ID
913