Home
HelpTest Code SOFT: RUBEL Rubella Antibodies, IgG, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|
|
EPIC NAME: RUBELLA ANTIBODY, IGG EPIC CODE: LAB496 |
Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center-Serology
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, Lithium heparin, mint green top tube
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as plasma.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as serum.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated 7 days
Reference Values
Positive (adequate antibodies present to provide protection from future rubella infections)
Negative (adequate antibodies to rubella not detected to provide protection from future rubella infections)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday- Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86762
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence