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HelpTest Code Mayo: RBPG |Beaker: LAB496 Rubella Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB496
Epic Description:RUBELLA ANTIBODY, IGG
Reporting Name
Rubella Ab, IgG, SUseful For
Determining immune status to the rubella virus
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Instructions: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 Ml
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Vaccinated: positive (≥1.0 AI)
Unvaccinated: negative (≤0.7 AI)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86762
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RBPG | Rubella Ab, IgG, S | 5334-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RBG | Rubella Ab, IgG, S | 40667-8 |
| DEXG2 | Rubella IgG Antibody Index | 5334-8 |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.