Measles Serology
Clinical Specimen Submission Guidance
Submit all specimens to 50 Orms St, Providence RI 02904. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory 401-222-5538
Measles
Measles
Serologic testing for measles IgM & IgG
PREAUTHORIZATION by the RIDOH Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology (401) 222-2577 is required prior to transporting specimen.
Specimens are sent to CDC for testing.
Collect minimum 2 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
Separate serum and submit in a plastic screw-capped tube.
Refrigerate at 4° - 8°C.
CLIA regulations require two patient identifiers on the specimen container and the test requisition.
Rhode Island State Health Laboratories (RISHL) test requisition form https://health.ri.gov/forms/LabRequisitionForm.pdf
CDC Sendout
Write "Measles Serology" under Comments/Other test requests
PREAUTHORIZATION is required prior to transporting specimens. Transport as soon as possible after collection.
Specimens must be transported on wet ice or equivalent cooling material and packaged in accordance with current federal shipping regulations.
Containers specifically labeled for transport of specimens to the RISHL Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory are available in all Microbiology Laboratories and Laboratory Sendout Departments.
Providers must report patient information on Measles immediately using the RIDOH reportable disease form.
Sent to CDC within 1 business day