Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella-Zoster Antibody (IgG) Detection Panel

Test Order Name - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella Zoster Virus Antibody Detection Panel

Synonym(s) - MMRV IgG

Methodology - Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Acceptable Specimen Type(s) for Testing - Whole blood, Serum

Transport / Collection Medium - Serum separator tubes (SST)

Storage and Preservation of Specimen - Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be held at 15 to 30°C for up to 4 hours or at 2 to 8°C for up to 1 day, prior to centrifugation. After centrifugation, serum may be stored at 2 to 8°C for up to 7 days. If longer storage is required, serum must be held at -20°C or lower.

Minimum Volume Required - 3.0 milliliters of whole blood or 1.5 milliliters of serum

Additional Collection Instructions - Specimens must be maintained at 2 to 8°C during transit.

Additional Required Information - Collection date and time required on requisition form.

Send Out? - No

Turnaround Time - 7 business days (Monday through Friday)

Testing Restrictions - Only for contracted submitters.