Test Results For:
Rubella IgM
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Rubella IgM
- Test Code
- RUBM
Short Description
RUB IgM
Test Name
Rubella IgM
Test Code
RUBM
Category
Serology
TAT
Main Lab:
24
Hour(s)
Family Site:
1 Day(s)
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
Serum
TAT
Main Lab:
24
Hour(s)
Family Site:
1 Day(s)
Test Stability
Room Temp:
3 Hour(s)
2–8°C:
14 Day(s)
Clinical Interest
Rubella IgM assays are crucial for the diagnosis of acute rubella infection, particularly in pregnant women and infants, due to the serious consequences associated with the virus.
- Primary Infection: Rubella IgM antibodies are among the first to appear after initial infection, typically within a few days of symptom onset. Detecting IgM can confirm a recent or current rubella infection.
- Clinical Symptoms: In patients presenting with symptoms such as rash, fever, and lymphadenopathy, an IgM assay helps confirm rubella as the cause.
- Maternal Infection: Diagnosing acute rubella infection in pregnant women is critical, as the virus can cause severe congenital defects. IgM detection in pregnant women can guide immediate management and interventions.
- Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Newborns can be tested for IgM antibodies to confirm congenital rubella infection. IgM antibodies in newborns suggest in utero infection since maternal IgM does not cross the placenta.
Clinical Information Required
Infection_signs
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
15-0, 8015-0
Outwork
No