Abbreviation: MEASLE
Specimen Type: Urine and swab (throat, nasopharyngeal aspirate, nasal)
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated
Tubes / Containers: Sterile cup (urine) or swab in viral transport media
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YMEASLE
LOINC: 48508-6, 88875-0, 68993-5
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
PSPC Testing Schedule: Performed Mon - Fri / Reported 24-7 hrs
Additional Information: For patients ineligible for testing through the Health Department.