Rubella Immune Status Viral Serology

General Information

Lab Name

Rubella Immune Status

Lab Code

RUIS

Epic Ordering

Rubella Immune Status

Description

The FDA-approved LIAISON® Rubella IgG Assay is used for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies against the Rubella virus in human serum.

A result of 10 IU/mL or higher is considered evidence of immunity, indicating prior exposure to the Rubella virus or successful immunization.

Synonyms

MMR Titer-Rubella, Rubella IgG

Components

Code	Name
SDES32	Rubella Immune Status Specimen
RUAS	Rubella Immune Status Result
RIUAB	Rubella Antibody Level
IN1	Rubella Immune Status Interp

Method: The quantitative determination of specific IgG to rubella virus is an indirect chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA).
Reference Range: See individual components

Specimen Type: Blood, only serum may be used.
Collection: Blood: 5 mL blood in GOLD TOP serum separator tube (SST).

Also acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE TOP rapid serum tube (RST) or RED TOP tube.
Handling Instructions
Quantity: requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.3 mL serum

Processing: Blood: Harvest serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Serum may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 7 days. Freeze at -20°C or colder for long term storage. Do not freeze/thaw.

Outside Laboratories: Ship samples on Dry Ice, do not freeze/thaw. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack), shipment time must not to exceed 7 days from collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 7 days old will be rejected.

Unacceptable samples: Cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated specimens, or body fluids such as saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, pleural fluid or plasma. Specimens with obvious microbial contamination, lipemic or are grossly hemolyzed.

LIS Dept Code

Clinical Virology (CVIR)

Performing Location(s)

Other	Virology 206-685-8037 Virology Laboratory, Ste 320 1616 Eastlake Ave E. Seattle, WA 98102

Frequency

Monday-Friday

Available STAT?