Measles Virus Dose Count in Combination Vaccine
This test measures the amount of measles virus contained in a combination vaccine preparation. It is used to confirm that each vaccine batch contains the expected dose of measles virus component.
["This test verifies the measles virus dose in a combination vaccine to help ensure the product meets its labeled potency."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 30941-9
- Short code
- MuV dose count in combo vaccine
- Synonyms
- MuV dose count in combo vaccine
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
The test determines the quantity of measles virus present in a combination vaccine. Combination vaccines protect against several diseases in a single shot, and this measurement focuses specifically on the measles component to confirm it is present at the intended level.
Why It Is Performed
Manufacturers and quality-control laboratories use this test to check that vaccine batches are formulated correctly. It helps confirm consistency between lots and supports the release of vaccine products that meet potency expectations.
How the Test Works
The measles virus content is measured using laboratory methods designed to detect and quantify the virus in the vaccine sample. The exact technique depends on the laboratory, and results are typically compared against the product's specification rather than a general health reference range.
What Results Mean
Results indicate whether the measles virus dose in the vaccine sample falls within the expected specification for that product. Because this is a product-quality measurement rather than a patient test, results are interpreted against manufacturing standards, not personal health ranges.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This measurement supports vaccine quality assurance by confirming that the measles component of a combination vaccine is present at the intended dose. Consistent dosing is important for reliable immune response and for meeting regulatory standards for vaccine potency. It is not a diagnostic test for individuals and does not assess a person's immunity to measles.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a test my doctor would order for me?
Does a result outside the expected range mean the vaccine is unsafe?
Can this test tell me if I am protected against measles?
Sources
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy