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Epic EAP: LAB496
Epic Description: RUBELLA ANTIBODY, IGG
Synonym
German Measles Titer
Rubella Titer
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.5 mL | 1 X 0.5 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 X 0.5 mL | 1 X 0.5 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red SST, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Comment if acute or convalescent. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. The specimen is good refrigerated for three days. If holding greater than three days, freeze the specimen and transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.3 mL
Minimum 0.15 mL
Performing Lab
Automated Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
1 week
OALH Lab: 240 min
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
86762