Jun 12, 2024 · CDC's Measles Virus Laboratory provides serologic testing for measles as a national reference laboratory. It also provides technical assistance to state public health laboratories for the …

Apr 23, 2025 · To test for measles, your healthcare professional may use a swab to collect a sample from your nose or throat. You also may be asked to give a urine or blood sample.

ARUP Laboratories will be the first reference laboratory to offer a molecular measles test that both detects the measles virus and distinguishes between disease-causing and vaccine strains of the virus.

An MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) antibody screening is a single blood test that is used to help diagnose measles, mumps, and another type of viral infection called rubella or to see if you are …

Comprehensive Measles Testing Portfolio: From IgG and IgM antibody tests to MMR immunity panels and PCR diagnostic tests, Labcorp provides all essential tools for accurate measles diagnosis and …

Oct 21, 2025 · Measles is diagnosed by a high fever, Koplik's spots in the mouth, and a rash, along with blood tests to confirm. If you suspect measles, contact your healthcare provider and avoid leaving …

Dec 27, 2025 · Is laboratory testing required to confirm measles? According to the CDC’s case definition for measles, a positive laboratory result in either an existing or epidemiologically linked case is …

Measles serologic testing (IgM/IgG) is performed by commercial laboratories. Measles rRT-PCR testing on NP or throat swabs is the preferred testing methodology, and is performed by PHEL.

Measles nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and IgM serology are the recommended tests for diagnosing active measles infection, and it is recommended that both be performed in cases of …

Dec 2, 2025 · Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease caused by the measles virus. It classically presents with fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, …