Rubella IgG serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

RUBD

Constituent Tests

• Antenatal Screen – first

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

2387

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

Negative = Non-immune

Equivocal = Doubtful immunity

Positive = Immune

Reference Intervals

Rubella IgG is reported in International Units per mL

<8 IU/mL = Negative

8-11 IU/mL = Equivocal

11 IU/mL = Positive

 

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$17.1 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2387

Contact Information

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