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Measles RNA, Swab, Upper respiratory specimen

Understand what Measles RNA, Swab, Upper respiratory specimen signals

LOINC codes
91077-8
Commercial laboratory assays
2

We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for Measles RNA, Swab, Upper respiratory specimen

Check orderable catalog codes, specimen types, fasting requirements, and demographic reference ranges across laboratories.

Acute Measles Panel, IgM Antibody and PCR

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
160077
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated
Turnaround
4 - 6 days

Laboratory assay overview

This test is used as a guideline-aligned laboratory diagnosis of acute measles virus infection in patients presenting with febrile rash illness and clinically compatible measles symptoms.

Labcorp test directory, test code 160077

Measles (Rubeola), PCR, Swab

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
140470
Specimen
Swab
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
91077-8
Turnaround
3 days

Laboratory assay overview

The Measles (Rubeola) PCR test is used as the preferred method for detecting measles in patients with compatible symptoms (fever, malaise, cough, coryza and/or conjunctivitis).

Labcorp test directory, test code 140470

Verify these ranges and sources

We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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