Test directory: Measles Virus, Qual, RT PCR

Ordering Code 8465
Test Name Measles Virus, Qual, RT PCR
Alias Measles (Rubeola) Virus, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Preferred Specimen Nasopharyngeal or Throat swab
Preferred Container Eswab
Other Specimen/Container UTM
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Dry cotton swab, No swab in media, Swab in gel transport media
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 5 Days
Methodology Reverse Transcriptase Real-Time PCR
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Measles, QL PCR, NP/Throat ALL See report.