RUBELLA VIRUS IGG AB

Test Code

LAB3048911

CPT Codes
86762

Preferred Specimen

One 5 mL gold top tube
Pediatric: 2 Gold top microtainers

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red Top Tube

Instructions

Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separate serum from cells if Red Top Tube. Aliquot 0.5 mL serum.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 2-8°C for 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Failure to fully fill tube

Methodology
Multiplex Immunoassay on BioPlex 2200

Setup Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Dayshift

Reference Range

Qualitative

Clinical Significance

A positive result indicates immunity to the rubella virus through prior exposure or vaccination. Patients with equivocal results may require re-testing or re-vaccination. A negative result suggests lack of a specific immune response to immunization or no prior exposure.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.