Rubella IgM
General Information
Lab Name
Rubella IgM
Lab Code
RRUBM
Epic Name
Rubella IgM
Description
This test is used to determine if patient has an acute primary infection. To obtain the Rubella Immune Status of a patient, see test mnemonic RUIS.
NOTE: Prior to sample submission, ordering providers must obtain approval from the Seattle King Co. Public Health Epidemiologist by contacting (206) 296-4774.
Outside Laboratories: Providers must obtain permission from the local county public health Epidemiologist prior to submitting a sample. A completed Washington State Lab requisition should accompany orders for this test. Washington State Department of Health Requisition
Interpretation
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | Negative [NRN] | 0- | Negative [NRN] |
Effective date: 04/01/2010
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 mL blood in RED TOP tube
Quantity
requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 1 mL serum
Processing
Centrifige sample and aliquot serum to a separate vial. Refrigerate serum.
Sendouts: Verify with the ordering physician that the correct test was requested. If so, provide physician contact information to the Seattle King Co. Epidemiologist at (206) 296-4774 prior to sample submission.
Outside Laboratories: Obtain permission from the local county public health epidemiologist prior to submitting a sample. Write the provider's full contact information, the patient's county, and the name of the epidemiologist approving the request on the WA State requisition.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Sendouts (SO)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC | Sendout | |
|---|---|---|
| UW-MT | Sendout | |
| Sendout |
Washington State Public Health Laboratory
206-418-5400 1610 NE 150th St. |
Frequency
Available STAT?
No