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Lab Test Details

Lab Test Details

SIM

LAB865

CPT

86762 

Synonyms

German Measles IgM 

Specimen Type

Serum 

Container

Red-top or gold-top tube

Collection Instructions

 

Volume

Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum volume: 0.2 mL

Additional Information

For in vitro detection of IgM antibodies specific for rubella. IgM antibodies are associated with acute viral infections.

Patient Preparation

 

Specimen Processing Instructions

Once in the lab, separate serum from cells if using red-top tube.

Transport Requirements

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated : 7 days 

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination

Reference Range

Reference range accompanies report

Critical Value

 

Test Includes

Rubella IgM  

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)  

Testing Frequency

 

LCA

096537 

Reviewed By

Rhonda Crowe           

Reviewed Date

2/24/23

Supplemental

* Denotes Reference Lab Test