RUBELLA ANTIBODY, IGG

Message

Immunity

Test Code

RUBG

Alias/See Also

German Measles; Measles; Measles IgG

CPT Codes
86762

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Hemolysis interferes

Methodology
CIA

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Report Available

Report available within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

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.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Last Updated: April 15, 2024

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