Post : How to Test Someone Who Might Have Measles
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Posted : May 8, 2025 at 1:36 pm
Author : Vincent Iannelli, MD
Tags : antibody testing, false negative, false positive, IgG, IgM, measles, measles antibody, measles testing, measles vaccine assay, MeVA, PCR test, rRT-PCR, RT-PCR, strains, vaccine reactions
Categories : Vaxopedia

Measles testing involves collecting nasopharyngeal or throat swabs and blood samples for accurate diagnosis, as recommended by the CDC. Both real-time PCR and antibody tests are used for detection, with PCR being most effective shortly after rash onset. Further testing may clarify results, especially in vaccinated individuals.

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