Qualititative enzyme immuno-assay (EIA) for Measles Virus IgM antibodies.
- Blood test to diagnose measles by detection of measles IgM and IgG.
- Not reliable until 5 days following onset of suspected measles rash.
- Measles can be diagnosed from onset of rash by PCR of oral/throat swab.
This test is not UKAS accredited.
Clinical details
History of exposure or travel to endemic country
Prodrome
Koplik's spots
Erythematous maculopapular rash
Conjunctivitis
Coryza / runny nose
pneumonitis
encephalitis
otitis media
hepatitis
lymphopenia
Highly contagious
Infectious from 4d before until 4d after onset of rash
REMEMBER Infection Control
Related condition
Contact tracing
Post exposure prophylaxis for vulnerable susceptible contacts
Immunocompromised host
Pregnancy
Notify Virology StR x83132 or on call via switchboard of any case of suspected measles.
Storage and transport
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Turnaround time
7 days
Contacts
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