RUBELLA ANTIBODY IGG
| Synonyms: | German Measles |
| Computer Code: | (RUB) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | Positive: Indicates immunity Negative: Indicates susceptibility. |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | HEP/ VIRUS |
| Test Frequency: | 3/week |
| Routine TAT: | 2-3 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86762 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |