The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Measles IgG

Measles IgG

Serological assay for the detection of IgG antibodies to measles virus. Indicates past infection or succesful vaccination but does not differentiate between the two.

Tube Red top, Yellow ring. Serum sample
ID 3721
Availability Urgent out of hours requests must be discussed with on call virologist
Additional Information Indicated in preganant women with contacts of maculo-papular rash or post MMR vaccination
Turn Around 5 days
Send to LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con Min volume 4ml
IP Routine TAT 5 days
GP Routine TAT 5 days