Test Name
MEASLES IgM
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
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.
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
Recent or current infection with measles virus.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026