MEASLES ANTIBODY

Lab Section Category	Virology View write-up
Test Description	Measles IgM or IgG Antibody
Specimen Required	3 – 5 mL plain blood. (a) To diagnose acute measles infection, send single acute sample for measles IgM. (b) To diagnose past infection or for evidence of immunity, send single sample for measles IgG.
Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Method	Measles IgM : Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) Measles IgG : Enzyme linked fluorescence assay (ELFA)
Test Results	Acute infection : Acute serum positive for IgM. A negative IgM result within 5 days of onset of illness should be repeated. Past infection/Immunity : Presence of IgG in the absence of specific IgM
Turnaround Time	Measles IgM : <1 – 4 days Measles IgG : <1 – 7 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Measles IgM : Tuesday and Friday Measles IgG : Thursday

Change History Notes

30 Apr 2025 12:00 AM

Measles Virus Total Antibody test discontinued services w.e.f 30 April 2025.
21 Jul 2023 12:00 AM

Changed Measles IgG test method.
31 Jul 2021 12:00 AM

Changed Measles IgG test method, day test set up and turnaround time.
01 Apr 2013 12:00 AM

Day(s) Test Set-Up: Day(s) Test Set-Up for anti-Measles IgM has been last updated on 01/04/13.
Turnaround Time: Turnaround Time anti-Measles IgM has been last updated on 01/04/13.

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025