Test Name

MEASLES ANTIBODIES (IgG & IgM)

Aliases

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Abbreviations

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Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SEROLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

96

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour. Test components: Measles IgG & Measles IgM SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigrated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 48 hours at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 days at 2-8°C| Frozen 1 year at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Assessment of infection with or exposure to measles.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026