UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Rubella Ab, IgG
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| Test Code(s): |
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RUBIGG / RUBL
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| CPT Code(s): |
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86762
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| Methodology: |
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Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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Preferred: Red cap with yellow ring (SST)
Also Acceptable:
Red top
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum
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Preferred: 0.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.3 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge. If a complete barrier has not formed, transfer cell-free serum to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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Refrigerated: 7 days
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Interpretation
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Interpretive Guidelines:
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Negative: Indicating patient susceptible to infection.
Positive: Can usually be considered protected.
Equivocal: Immune status can not be determined. Recollect if clinically warranted.
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