Rubella virus Antibodies IgG and IgM
Order Name
Rubella Ab G/M
Test Number: 5518903
Revision Date 02/08/2024
Test Number: 5518903
Revision Date 02/08/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Rubella IgG Antibody
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 5334-8 |
|
Rubella IgG Interpretation
|
40667-8 | |
|
Rubella IgM Antibody
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 5335-5 |
|
Rubella IgM Interpretation
|
24116-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient 4hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Notes | This test will no longer reflex to the IgM IFA as of 2.8.204 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86762x2 |
| Internal Comments | 10/23/17 su and stab -0 jk 2.8.2024 changed CPT from 86762x2 (add CPT 86762 if Reflexed to .Rubella IgM IFA) to 86762x2 - bm removed reflex If the Rubella virus Antibodies IgM is equivocal or positive to the following test code is reflexed. (not available to order by itself only as reflex) Order Code [5573650] .Rubella IgM IFA Result Codes: [4004361] Rubella IgM IFA - LOINC: 49107-6 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |