Only Measles IgG is tested in Box Hill Lab.

If current infection is suspected, a throat swab for PCR is required. Measles IgM is sent to VIDRL

If current infection suspected: Measles is a Group A Notifiable Disease and requires immediate notification to IPAC and to DHHS by TELEPHONE (1300 651 160) upon clinical suspicion or initial diagnosis (presumptive or confirmed). A throat swab (dry or in UTM) is the preferred specimen. When approval from DHHS is received notify Microbiology to ensure the specimens are processed urgently.

As of 01/01/2023 testing performed on a Diasorin Liaison XL

The transit of specimen from Angliss or Maroondah lab and out of working hour collection may cause the prolonged turnaround time