The Measles IgM looks at antibodies to measles virus. It is done for: fever with rash; reported to public health.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
The Measles IgM test detects antibodies against the measles virus in the blood. It is primarily used to diagnose measles when a patient presents with fever and a rash, or when it is reported to public health authorities. The test is performed without fasting and the results are specific to laboratory settings, requiring interpretation by a qualified health worker. The test measures antibodies to the measles virus and can indicate a recent infection. If the result is high, it suggests a recent measles infection. If the result is low, it suggests the absence of measles.
Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references
Fever with rash; reported to public health.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Recent measles. Low or negative may mean: Not measles. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Antibodies to measles virus.
Blood
Recent measles.
Not measles.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
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What does the Measles IgM measure?
Antibodies to measles virus.
Why is the Measles IgM done?
Fever with rash; reported to public health.
Do I need to fast for the Measles IgM?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive Measles IgM mean?
Recent measles.
What does a low or negative Measles IgM mean?
Not measles.
What is the normal range for the Measles IgM?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Measles IgM done?
Fever with rash; reported to public health.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Measles IgM?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Recent measles. Low or negative may mean: Not measles. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references