Test Directory
4244 Rubella Antibody IgG (Immunity)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8°C
Non-Immune <5.0 IU/mL
Equivocal =>5.0-9.9 IU/mL
Immune =>10.0 IU/mL
Equivocal =>5.0-9.9 IU/mL
Immune =>10.0 IU/mL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Immunochemiluminometric
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Turn-Around Time
24hrs
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To determine if patients have sufficient rubella antibodies for protection from the rubella virus; to verify a past infection.
CPT Codes
86762
