RUBELLA ANTIBODY

Lab Section Category	Virology View write-up
Test Description	Rubella IgM Antibody (anti-Rubella IgM) Rubella IgG Antibody (anti-Rubella IgG)
Specimen Required	3 – 5 mL plain blood. (a) To diagnose acute rubella infection, send an acute serum for Rubella IgM antibody, and a convalescent serum taken 10-14 days later for Rubella IgM and IgG antibody. (b) To evaluate a pregnant contact of a case of rubella, send first sample immediately after exposure and second sample four weeks after exposure for Rubella IgM antibody. (c) To determine the immunity status to rubella, send a single sample for Rubella IgG antibody.
Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Method	Anti-Rubella IgM : Enzyme Immunoassay Anti-Rubella IgG : Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Test Results	Acute infection: Rubella IgM antibody present or seroconversion of Rubella IgM or IgG. Immunity status: Serum having Rubella IgG antibody ≥ 10 IU/mL. Anti-Rubella IgM: The test(s) carries an international registration mark (non-HSA) and is used in accordance to laboratory accreditation guidelines.
Turnaround Time	Anti-Rubella IgM : <1 - 4 days Anti-Rubella IgG : <1 - 7 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Anti-Rubella IgM : Tuesday and Friday Anti-Rubella IgG : Thursday

Change History Notes

13 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Added result comment to Anti-Rubella IgM test.
16 May 2018 11:20 AM

Removed Rubella Total HI Antibody (anti-Rubella total) test.
26 Mar 2013 12:55 PM

Day(s) Test Set-Up: Day(s) Test Set-Up for anti-Rubella IgM has been last updated on 01/04/13.
Turnaround Time: Turnaround Time for anti-Rubella IgM has been last updated on 01/04/13.

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025