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Test Code RUBIGG Rubella IgG Antibody, Serum

Important Note

Mercy: The performance of this test has not been established for use in neonates, immunosuppressed or organ transplant individuals.

Additional Codes

ALAB: RUBIGG

PowerChart: Rubella Antibody IgG

MA Cerner: Rubella Antibody, IgG

 

Test Method

Mercy: Multiplex Flow Immunoassay; BioRad BioPlex

MA: Sandwich principle

Specimen Requirement

Mercy: Serum, EDTA or heparinized plasma are also acceptable. Gel tubes are acceptable.

MA: Serum (Note: Li Heparin plasma is acceptable, but no confirmatory testing can be performed.)

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Mercy: Collect blood in a serum or plasma gel tube (EDTA or heparin).

  • Minimum volume: 500 mcL
  • Hemolysis: > 2+ not acceptable
  • Lipemia: > 3+ must be ultracentrifuged
  • Icterus: no significant interference noted
  • Storage: specimen is stable for up to 7 days refrigerated; freeze at -20oC for long term storage.
    Thoroughly mix thawed specimens; it is also recommended to centrifuge thawed specimens to remove gross particulate matter. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (up to 3 cycles are acceptable).

Performance

Mercy:
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site

 

CPT Code Information

86762 Antibody; Rubella, IgG

Useful For

  • Determination of immune status of individuals to rubella virus
  • Documentation of previous infection with rubella in an individual without a previous record of immunization to this virus

LOINC Code Information

40667-8 Rubella Virus IgG Ab [Presence] In Serum Or Plasma By Immunoassay

Reference Values

Positive: The presence of antibody suggests immunization or past or current infection.
Rubella: Positive (≥10 AIU/mL)