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25566 Measles Virus, PCR (VR01713)

Measles Virus, PCR (VR01713)
Test Code: MSPCRSO
Synonyms/Keywords
​​Measles, PCR
Useful For
Test of choice for detection of measles virus infection.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume
​No ​NP and throat swabs-combine ​Universal viral transport media
 ​Viral transport media (M6)
 ​2 swab
Collection Processing Instructions
Provider must notify county public health dept in which patient resides that this test is being ordered to request prior authorization. Specimen should be sent to WSLH as soon as possible. Special courier may be considered.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Swab ​Refrigerate 10 days
Rejection Criteria
Specimens > 10 days
​Cotton Swabs
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene ​Monday through Friday ​1-3 days ​Real-time PCR
Reference Lab
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
Reference Range Information
See interpretive report
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87798 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
​​Measles, PCR
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume
​No ​NP and throat swabs-combine ​Universal viral transport media
 ​Viral transport media (M6)
 ​2 swab
Collection Processing
Provider must notify county public health dept in which patient resides that this test is being ordered to request prior authorization. Specimen should be sent to WSLH as soon as possible. Special courier may be considered.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Swab ​Refrigerate 10 days
Rejection Criteria
Specimens > 10 days
​Cotton Swabs
Useful For
Test of choice for detection of measles virus infection.
Reference Range Information
See interpretive report
For more information visit:
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene ​Monday through Friday ​1-3 days ​Real-time PCR
Reference Lab
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87798 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.