Measles PCR
| Test Name: | Measles PCR |
| Test Methodology: | Detection of viral RNA by reverse transcription real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). |
| Test to be Performed: | Measles PCR |
| CPT: | 87798 |
| Reflex Testing Criteria: | None |
| Pre-Approval Required: | None |
| Accepted Specimens: | Nasopharyngeal swabs (NP), NP aspirate, or throat swab (OP) in liquid viral or universal transport media (VTM or UTM). Urine is also acceptable. |
| Specimen Stability: | For throat swab or NP swab collect within 2 weeks of rash onset. Unprocessed urine: Collect 10-50 ml from the first part of the urine stream in a sterile container within 2 weeks of rash onset. Processed urine: Centrifuge urine specimen (50-100 mL) at 2500 x g for 15 minutes at 2-8 ºC. Resuspend the pellet in 2-3 ml of VTM or UTM. If processing is not possible, store and ship the sample at 2-8 ºC within 24 hours (or -20 ºC or colder) |
| Storage/Transport Conditions: | Process urine as described above for storage longer than 24 hours. Store all specimens at 4 ºC Ship refrigerated specimens on cold packs, frozen specimens on dry ice within 24 – 72 hours using appropriate DOT/IATA approved shipping procedures. |
| Turnaround Time: | 3 days |
| Reference Range: | Measles virus Not Detected by real-time RT-PCR. |
| Comments: | For questions regarding submissions, please contact the lab for further information |
Additional Resources:
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
California Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control
Public Health Laboratory Location
150 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909) 458-9430
Fax: (909) 986-3590
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.