Test directory: Rubella Antibody, IgG

Ordering Code427
Test NameRubella Antibody, IgG
AliasGerman Measles
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsFor 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 InstructionsADD-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 RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 2 Months
Rejection CriteriaSpecimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed,
Insufficient quantity
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyChemiluminescence

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Rubella Antibody, IgGALLIU/mL

Interpretation...

Interpretation:
 
IU/mL           Explanation of Test Results
-----           ---------------------------
< 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.