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PCR testing is needed to confirm any suspect measles cases. Any serology testing must be accompanied by PCR.
If you have questions about specimen collection or shipment when sending to MTPHL, see the Montana Public Health Laboratory's Measles Testing Guidance.
The MTPHL courier schedule can be found here.
Testing for measles illness is being performed at MTPHL Monday - Friday (excluding holidays). PCR specimens must arrive at MTPHL in Helena by 9am Monday - Friday for same-day testing.
Results from measles testing completed at MTPHL will be available in both the MTPHL portal and MIDIS. CDEpi staff will contact local or tribal public health in the event that the test result is positive. Negatives test results will appear in MIDIS and the MTPHL portal.