Rubella Antibody Screen

Test Code: TD_4600

CPT Code(s): 86762

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Rubella antibody
Rubella IgG antibody

Test Includes

Rubella Antibody Screen

Methodology

Roche COBAS Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Non-reactive/Non-immune: IU/ML <10
Reactive/Immune: IU/ML >=10

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
3 weeks refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.