Measles Antibody

Also listed as: IGM
LOINC codes: 5245-6
Tests that measure Measles Antibody: Quest Diagnostics 2

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, Measles Antibody (IgM) 34256

Population	Interval
Titer	Interpretation
<1:20	Antibody not detected
≥1:20	Antibody detected

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 34256

Tests

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Quest Diagnostics 2 tests

Single-analyte tests

Measles Antibody (IgM) 34256
Serum · Fasting not stated
Method and collection
Method
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
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Panels that include this biomarker

Measles Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Diagnostic 34166
2 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated
Method and collection
Method
Immunoassay (IA) • Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reference notes
Measles Antibody (IgG) AU/mL | Interpretation <13.50 | Negative 13.50-16.49 | Equivocal >16.49 | Positive The presence of measles IgG suggests immunization or past or current infection with measles virus. Measles Antibody (IgM) Titer | Interpretation <1:20 | Antibody not detected ≥1:20 | Antibody detected The traditional serologic diagnosis of measles requires a significant rise in antibody titer between acute and convalescent sera. However, detection of IgM antibody in a single specimen may indicate acute disease. Correct interpretation of serologic data depends upon the proper timing of specimen collection in relation to rash onset. This timing is particularly important for interpreting negative IgM results, since IgM antibody peaks approximately 10 days after rash onset and is usually undetectable 30 days after rash onset.
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Sources

Quest Diagnostics test catalog
2 tests: codes, specimens, methods, preparation and reference intervals.
LOINC 5245-6
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for Measles Antibody
Registered studies that measure Measles Antibody, on the U.S. National Library of Medicine registry.

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