Rubella Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Tuesday, Friday


Test Code
RUB


CPT Codes
86762

Includes
Includes: IgG; IgM


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
Sp;in down


Transport Container
Gold Top Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Latex Agglutination

Reference Range
Immune: >10 IU/mL
nonimmune: <10 IU/mL


Clinical Significance
The rubella test detects the presence of both IgG and IgM anti-rubella antibodies in serum.



Last Updated: January 17, 2011


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.