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Rubella Screen, Serum

Test Code
RUBE


Alias/See Also
Rubella, German Measles, Three-Day Measles


CPT Codes
86762

Preferred Specimen
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of Serum


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Up to 8 days refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect tube or specimen type


Methodology
Latex Agglutination

Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday


Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.