Rubella, IgM

Last Modified: 8/21/2023 2:36:10 PM


Medical Necessity Documentation:
Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 3 days
Client Notes:  
Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements: 1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions:  
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 48 hours Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Specimen to be transported Refrigerated to PRMC within 48 hours of collection to be frozen by Immunology department to maintain specimen integrity until testing occurs. Do not transport Frozen.
Reference Range:
OD ratio < .90 indicates no detectable Rubella, IgM antibody.
 
OD ratio 0.91 - 1.09 are equivocal for Rubella, IgM antibody. Suggest a new specimen be collected and re-tested.
 
OD ratio > 1.10 is positive for Rubella, IgM antibody. A positive value indicates a primary or reactivated infection.
Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments:  
Methodology: EIA
Clinical Significance:  
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Days Performed: Thursday
Sites Performed: Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code: RUBEM
EPIC Test Code: IMO39
Alternate Test Names: German Measles IgM; Rubella IgM
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 86762

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