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Test Code RBPG Rubella Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Rubella Ab, IgG, S

Useful For

Determining immune status to the rubella virus

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: 

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Instructions: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 Ml

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat-inactivated specimen Reject

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

Vaccinated: positive (≥1.0 AI)

Unvaccinated: negative (≤0.7 AI)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

86762

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
RBPG Rubella Ab, IgG, S 5334-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
RBG Rubella Ab, IgG, S 40667-8
DEXG2 Rubella IgG Antibody Index 5334-8

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.