Rubella Antibodies, IgM
Test ID:
706349
CPT code:
86762
Synonyms:
•German Measles Specific IgM
Clinical Use:
For the in vitro detection of IgM antibodies specific for rubella. IgM antibodies are associated with acute viral infections. IgM detection is useful in the following situations: evidence of infection can be obtained from only one acute phase specimen if the IgM results are positive; the IgM test can also be used to differentiate between primary infection and re-exposure. Rubella-specific IgM is found in virtually all infected patients by three weeks postdevelopment of a rash. Rubella-specific IgM is also found in 80% of postvaccination patients by three weeks. Congenitally infected infants will show an IgM response at 2 to 12 weeks postnatally
Specimen Type:
Serum
Requested Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 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
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