Rubella IgM Antibody

Test Code: TD_4602

CPT Code(s): 86762

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Rubella IgM Antibody

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Heat-inactivated samples

Reference Range(s)

Non-reactive index <0.800
Borderline index 0.800 – 0.999
Reactive index >=1.000

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL serum

Sample Stability

2 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

1 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.