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HelpTest Code Lab496 Rubella Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Infectious
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Multiplex Flourescent Immunoassay
Note: The use of this test to diagnose recent infection by testing acute and convalescent specimens is not recommended. The reported IgG level cannot be correlated to an endpoint titer.
Literature References:
Package Insert: MMRV IgG package insert, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 02/2019
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top, Red/grey SST or Gold SST
Specimen Volume: Full tube, minimum 1mL of serum
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday-Sunday 0700 - 1300
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the same day of collection
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86762
Interpretive Data
Rubella IgG
Nonreactive: No detectable antibody to rubella. Such individuals are presumed to be uninfected with rubella and to be susceptible to primary infection.
Equivocal: Presence or absence of detectable antibody to rubella cannot be determined. Submit new specimen if clinically indicated.
Reactive: Results suggest response to immunization or prior exposure to the virus.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Analyte Stability:
Specimen may be stored at 2° C to 8° C for 7 days with no more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Specimen may be frozen at -20° C for 6 months.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Processed by automated line for delivery AOB with a minimum of 1 mL of plasma/serum. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 7 days.
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Rubella Antibodies, IgG, Serum | 22496-6 |