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Test Code Rub G Rubella Antibody IgG

Aliases

German Measles

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 1 ml
  • Pediatric: 0.8 ml

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  •  
  • Red Top


Plasma:

 

  • Light Geen Top (Lithium heparin)
  • Pink Top(K3 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/Nonreactive/Equivocal

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold 500 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 40 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 3 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 3 weeks
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 3 months

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability No
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica - Immunoassay

CPT Codes

86762