| Ordering Code | 427 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Rubella Antibody, IgG |
| Alias | German Measles |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | For the evaluation of immune status, collect a single serum sample. For the evaluation of seroconversion due to recent infection (the conversion of an individual patient's serum from negative to positive), collect two serum samples three weeks apart. Submit both samples at the same time for testing. |
| Handling Instructions | ADD-ON WARNING: LIS may restrict add-on requests for this specific test based on available tubes due to the potential of carryover that exists when adding on to previously aliquoted tubes using non-disposable pipettes. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 24 Hours Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 2 Months |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Chemiluminescence |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 20, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubella Antibody, IgG | ALL | IU/mL | Interpretation... Note1 |
Note1:
Interpretation:
IU/mL Explanation of Test Results
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< 10.0 Non-Reactive
>=10.0 Reactive
The result was obtained with the Elecsys Rubella IgG assay.
Results from assays of other manufacturers cannot be used
interchangeably.
See report..