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HelpTest Code RBIGM Rubella Ab, IgM
Additional Codes
50551
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Acceptable Collection Container
R-NoGel
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
Patient Preparation
None
Transport
Refrigerated
STAT Availability
No.
Turn Around Time
1-2 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
CPT
86762
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
LOINC
5335-5
Alias
- Rubella Ab, IgM
- Rubella Antibody IgM
- Rubella serology