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Test Code Rubella Antibody IgG Rubella Antibody IgG

Aliasis

German Measles

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Gold Top Serum Separator

Preferred Specimen

Gold top Serum separator

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Serum:
-Gold top SST
-Red top

Plasma:
-Light Greet Top (Lithium Heparin)
-Pink Top (EDTA)

Reference or Target Ranges

Reactive

Please note: 

'Reactive' is displayed as 'normal' in the Cerner EMR

 'Non-reactive' or 'equivocal' are shown as 'abnormal' in the Cerner EMR

Viral IgG antibody can be formed following infection or after vaccination.  A reactive result is consistent with viral immunity. Non-reactive and equivocal results flag as abnormal which indicates non-immune or equivocal immune status.  Reactive results are posted as normal. A non-reactive result does NOT imply viral infection. If ordered in the workup of possible infection, the IgG antibody results should be interpreted in conjunction with other laboratory tests and the clinical presentation.

Reportable Units

Reactive/Non-reactive

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 500 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 40 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1000 mg/dL

Other               

QNS, Contamination, Improperly lableled, Improper specimen type, grossly hemolyzed or lipemic

Specimen Stability

Ambient 3 Days

Refrigerated

3 Weeeks

Frozen                     

3 Months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability No

Performing Bench

CRMC Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Seimens Atellica - Immunoassay

CPT Codes

86762