Rubella Antibody, IgG

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00280

Billable EAP Codes:

80001898 x 1

CPT Codes:

86762 x 1

Lab Section:

Kaiser Regional Laboratory

Test Schedule:

Test performed five times per week. Results are available in 24 to 72 hours.

Interpretation:

NONIMMUNE: No detectable IgG antibody. Indicates insufficient protection from illness upon exposure.
IMMUNE: IgG antibodies present. Indicative of previous exposure from disease or vaccine, therefore protected.

Specimen Requirements:

5 mL blood in a RED top tube

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.6 mL blood in a microtainer RED top tube

Reference Range:

Cutoff values (numeric value not reported):
Non-Immune: less than or equal to 0.7 AI
Equivocal: 0.8 to 0.9 AI
Immune: greater than or equal to 1.0 AI

Comments:

If a current (acute) infection is suspected, or in the case of newborns, Rubella IgM test is recommended. Serum should be stored frozen if not tested immediately.

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