Rubella Antibodies, IgG

Test ID: 

706348

CPT code:

86762

Synonyms:

German Measles Antibodies

Clinical Use:

Recommended for immune status determination

Test Information:

Rubella virus is the cause of German measles, usually a mild exanthem, often subclinical; however, when acquired in utero, rubella virus can cause the congenital rubella syndrome, and lead to fetal demise, malformation, deafness, and mental retardation. For this reason the federal government and many states support programs to immunize women against rubella before they have children. There has been a resurgence of congenital rubella in the early 1990s and more widespread testing for rubella serology is recommended.

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

1 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate. Specimen is stable for two days at room temperature and for seven days refrigerated. For storage longer than seven days, freeze the specimen.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination