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HelpTest Code RBIGM Rubella Ab, IgM
Additional Codes
50551
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT
86762
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Collection Instructions
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Transport
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated, heat-inactivated, or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Turn Around Time
1-2 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
EPIC Code
LAB865
Acceptable Collection Container
R-NoGel
Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Patient Preparation
None
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
STAT Availability
No.
LOINC
5335-5
Alias
- Rubella Ab, IgM
- Rubella Antibody IgM
- Rubella serology