Measles, Mumps & Rubella - MMR Immunity Profile

Measles, Mumps & Rubella - MMR Immunity Profile
DataValue
Method Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
CPT Code 86735, 86762, 86765
Profile Includes
  • Measles (Rubeola) IgG Antibody
  • Mumps IgG Antibody
  • Rubella IgG Antibody
Preferred Specimen Serum
Other Acceptable Specimens None
Required Specimen Volume 3-5 mLs serum (3 mLs Minimum)
Minimum Specimen Volume
Specimen Container Red Top or SST Tube, 7-10 mL
Specimen Identification Label tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection.
Special Instructions
  • Sample may be stored up to 4 days at room temperature, 7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C or frozen at -20°C or colder for up to 30 days.
  • Centrifuge and remove serum from clot as soon as possible and before storing. Transfer separated serum or plasma into a labeled plastic transport tube.
  • If need to store longer than 7 days, serum may be frozen at –20°C or colder.
  • Do not use heat-inactivated serum
Shipping Requirements Store and ship refrigerated at 2-8°C.
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimen
  • Gross Bacterial Contamination
  • Heat-Inactivated Serum
  • Specimen quantity not sufficient
Testing Location Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Turn-around-time 5 days (M-F)