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Test Code RUB Rubella Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.5 mL) of serum refrigerated.

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

 

 

Reference Values

Negative (No rubella specific IgG antibodies detected. Patient is presumed not to have had a previous exposure to rubella through infection or vaccination.)

Equivocal (Equivocal results. Obtain an additional specimen for re-testing.)

Positive (IgG antibody to rubella detected. IgG antibody levels are at a level considered to indicate positive immunity.)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

CPT Coding

86762

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Secondary ID

HHA1290

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Rubella Antibodies, IgG, Serum

8014-3

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

Refrigerated, spun

7 days