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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Expected Turnaround Time
3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Urine bottle
Collection
Collect urine in a sterile urine bottle/cup.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated or frozen
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Causes for Rejection
Improperly submitted specimens; urine submitted with preservative; grossly leaking specimens; specimens received outside the stated stability
Test Details
Use
The Measles (Rubeola) PCR, Urine, test is used as a supplemental method for detecting measles in patients with compatible symptoms (fever, malaise, cough, coryza and/or conjunctivitis).
Limitations
CDC recommends submission of a nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab or urine for PCR for patients with clinical features compatible with measles. However, nasopharyngeal or throat swabs are preferred over urine specimens.
A negative test does not rule out infection with measles virus. Results should be interpreted with clinical findings and serological testing.
Specimens should be collected as soon as possible after the development of rash to maximize the sensitivity of measles RNA detection.
Improperly collected samples may result in false negative results.
PCR assays may be impacted by viral variants and may result in reduced sensitivity or false negative results.
This test was developed and it performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140515 | Measles (Rubeola), PCR, Urine | 86577-4 | 140516 | Measles RNA, Urine | 86577-4 |
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