ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050552: Rubella Antibodies, IgG & IgM |
| Test Mnemonic: RUBE G/M | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 2 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Acute and convalescent specimens must be labeled as such; parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Please mark specimen plainly as "acute" or "convalescent." *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Refer to individual components. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeat freeze/thaw cycles) *ExistStability> |
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86317 Rubella, IgG; 86762 Rubella, IgM |