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HelpTest Code RBIGM Rubella Ab, IgM
Additional Codes
50551
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Instructions
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Collection Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Testing Volume
0.5 mL
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)
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
EPIC Code
LAB865
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Acceptable Collection Container
R-NoGel
Patient Preparation
None
Transport
Refrigerated
STAT Availability
No.
Turn Around Time
1-2 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
LOINC
5335-5
CPT
86762
Alias
- Rubella Ab, IgM
- Rubella Antibody IgM
- Rubella serology