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Test Code RUB.1 RUBELLA ANTIBODY

Methodology

Immunometric Chemiluminescence

Specimen Requirements

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

 

Alternate:

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions: Spin down within 8 hours of draw.

Note: If testing will be delayed >24 hours, serum drawn in gel tubes must be separated from the gel.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Reference Values

>10.0 IU/mL (indicates current or prior exposure to rubella virus)

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86762

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate