Test Results For:
Rubella IgG
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Rubella IgG
- Test Code
- RUBG
Short Description
Rubella IgG
Test Name
Rubella IgG
Test Code
RUBG
Category
Serology
TAT
Main Lab:
24, 1
Hour(s), Day(s)
Family Site:
1 Day
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Gold - SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Gold
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
2
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
2-8°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma
TAT
Main Lab:
24, 1
Hour(s), Day(s)
Family Site:
1 Day
Test Stability
Room Temp:
8 Hour(s)
2–8°C:
14 Day(s)
Methodology
-
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Other Type of Specimen Accepted
Lithium Heparin Plasma
Delay before pre-treatment
3
Transport temperature
2-8°C
Test stability at room temperature
8 Hour(s)
Test stability at 2–8°C
14 Day(s)
Haemolysis interference
No
Clinical Interest
Rubella IgG assays are essential for diagnosing rubella infection and assessing immunity status, which has significant implications for public health, especially in pregnant women.
- Vaccination Status: Rubella IgG assays can confirm immunity status in individuals who have been vaccinated against rubella, ensuring they have protective antibodies.
- Natural Infection: They can also indicate immunity from a past natural infection, which provides lifelong protection against the virus.
- Preventive Measures: If a pregnant woman lacks immunity (IgG negative), measures can be taken to avoid exposure during pregnancy, and vaccination can be administered postpartum to protect future pregnancies.
Clinical Information Required
Immunity check
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
667-8, 40667-8, 5334-8
Outwork
No