RUBELLA ANTIBODY, IGG

Test Code

RUBG (OE & LAB)

Alias/See Also

German Measles
Measles
Measles IgG

CPT Codes
86762

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL (1 mL optimal)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells.

Transport Container

Transfer tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Hemolysis

Methodology
CIA

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Batched; daily

Reference Range

≥10 IU/mL = IMMUNE
8 - 9 IU/mL = EQUIVOCAL

Clinical Significance

The presence of at least 10.0 International Units (IU) of antibody per mL of sample is indicative of immunity or past exposure to rubella virus Antibody levels below 10.0 IU/mL may be insufficient to provide protection from clinical illness upon exposure to rubella.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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