The Rubella - IgG test detects IgG antibodies specific to the rubella virus, indicating immunity due to past infection or vaccination. It helps determine immune status and assess susceptibility to rubella infection, particularly important for pregnan...
Risk assessment for the Rubella - IgG test involves considering potential false-positive or false-negative results, ensuring proper sample collection and handling to prevent contamination, and interpreting results in conjunction with clinical history...
The Rubella - IgG test typically reports results quantitatively as international units per milliliter (IU/mL) or qualitative as positive or negative. Common reference ranges for immunity are IU/mL greater than 10 indicating immunity, while values bel...
Test result interpretation
Interpretation of the Rubella - IgG test involves assessing the presence and level of IgG antibodies specific to the rubella virus. Positive results indicate immunity due to past infection or vaccination, suggesting protection against rubella. Negati...
The Rubella - IgG test requires a blood sample, typically collected via venipuncture. Serum is separated from the blood sample and analyzed for IgG antibodies specific to the rubella virus using immunoassay techniques. Proper sample collection and ha...