Rubella Immune Status Viral Serology
General Information
Lab Name
Rubella Immune Status
Lab Code
RUIS
Epic Name
Rubella Immune Status
Description
The FDA-approved LIAISON® Rubella IgG Assay is used for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies against the Rubella virus in human serum.
A result of 10 IU/mL or higher is considered evidence of immunity, indicating prior exposure to the Rubella virus or successful immunization.
Synonyms
MMR Titer-Rubella, Rubella IgG
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES32 | Rubella Immune Status Specimen |
| RUAS | Rubella Immune Status Result |
| RIUAB | Rubella Antibody Level |
| IN1 | Rubella Immune Status Interp |
Interpretation
Method
The quantitative determination of specific IgG to rubella virus is an indirect chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA).
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Blood: 5 mL blood in GOLD TOP serum separator tube (SST).
Also acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE TOP rapid serum tube (RST) or RED TOP tube.
Quantity
requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.3 mL serum
Processing
Blood: Harvest serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Serum may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 7 days. Freeze at -20°C or colder for long term storage. Do not freeze/thaw.
Outside Laboratories: Ship samples on Dry Ice, do not freeze/thaw. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack), shipment time must not to exceed 7 days from collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 7 days old will be rejected.
Unacceptable samples: Cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated specimens, or body fluids such as saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, pleural fluid or plasma. Specimens with obvious microbial contamination, lipemic or are grossly hemolyzed.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Clinical Virology (CVIR)
Performing Location(s)
| Other |
Virology
206-685-8037 Virology Laboratory, Ste 320 |
|---|
Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No