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Lab Dept:
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Serology
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Test Name:
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RUBEOLA ANTIBODY, IGG
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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RUBG
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Synonyms:
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Rubeola IgG Antibody
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CPT Codes:
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86765 - Antibody; rubeola
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Test Includes:
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Rubeola IgG Antibody
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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To determine immunity to measles (rubeola) virus.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Serology - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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LabCorp/Viromed (Test# 096560)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1 - 3 days
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Special Instructions:
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Specify specimen as acute or convalescent.
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Blood
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Container:
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Red top tube
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Draw Volume:
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3 mL (Minimum: 1.5 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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1 mL (Minimum: 0.5 mL) serum
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Collection:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove serum aliquot into a screw-capped round bottom plastic vial. Specify specimen as acute or convalescent. Acute and convalescent specimens must be submitted on separate request forms. Store and ship at refrigerated temperatures.
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Special Processing:
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Routine venipuncture
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Hemolysis, lipemia, gross bacterial contamination, mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Negative:
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<0.91 index
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Equivocal:
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0.91 - 1.09 index
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Positive:
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>1.09 index
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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Measles (rubeola) is caused by a paramyxovirus, and despite vaccination programs has had several recent local epidemics. Revaccination appears to be of greater value at 11-12 years of age than at 4-6 years of age. Serologic study can be useful in establishing that an individual has effective immunity subsequent to vaccination. In many individuals, detectable immunity does not persist.
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Methodology:
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Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
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References:
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LabCorp Web Page October 2010
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