Rubella Antibody (IgM)

Test Code

4422

CPT Code(s)

86762

Test Code

4422

CPT Code(s)

86762

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Clinical Significance

Rubella Antibody (IgM) - Rubella is an acute exanthematous viral infection of children and adults. Rash, fever and lymphadenopathy characterize the illness. While many infections are subclinical, this virus has the potential to cause fetal infection with resultant birth defects. In the absence of a current or recent infection, a demonstration of specific IgG on a serum sample is evidence of immunity to rubella. A positive rubella IgM result does not necessarily indicate current or recent infection. Without a history of exposure to rubella or symptoms consistent with rubella, the IgM result may be difficult to interpret. ...

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

AU/mL	Interpretation
<20.00	Negative
20.00-24.99	Equivocal
≥25.00	Positive

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

AU/mL	Interpretation
<20.00	Negative
20.00-24.99	Equivocal
≥25.00	Positive

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Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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