Exanthem Serology Panel, IgG & IgM

Important Note

Specific test mnemonic unavailable - Micro staff will order as a Miscellaneous Bacteriology Test

Date of rash onset must be included with the order.

Infectious

Specimen Type: 2mL serum

* Paired acute and convalescent serum recommended

Container / Tube: RED top blood tube (for serum)

86765 (Rubeola IgG)

86762 (Rubella IgG)

86695 (HSV1)

86696 (HSV2)

86787 (VZV)

86757 (RMSF)

86790 (CTFV)

86765 (Rubeola IgM)

86762 (Rubella IgM)

Transport Temperature: 2 - 30°C (Refrigeration preferable)

Specimens are transported to the Montana Public Health Laboratory Monday thru Friday prior to testing.

Days Performed: Varies Monday through Friday

Turn-around Time: Samples are routinely batch tested once per week.

* IgM testing is performed each working day, as needed.

Rubeola IgG & IgM

Rubella IgG & IgM

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)

Colorado Tick Fever Virus (CTFV)

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) - only during tick season March - September