Rubella Screen IgG (German Measles)

Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure: MCU0322A
CPT: 86762

Synonym(s):	Rubella IgG Immunoassay (BioPlex)
Requisition Form	G-2A
Test Description	A multiplex system that detects antibodies associated with rubella infection or disease
Pre-Approval Needed	N/A
Supplemental Information Required	N/A
Supplemental Form(s)	N/A
Performed on Specimens from (sources)	Human
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing	Serum
Minimum Volume/Size Required	250 µL
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping	Serum should be kept cold at 2°C–8°C for up to 7 days or frozen at -20°C, or colder for long-term storage.
Transport Medium	N/A
Specimen Labeling	At least two patient identifiers are required on specimen (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, medical record number). Three patient identifiers are preferred. Patient identifiers on specimen label must exactly match identifiers on submission form. (e.g., abbreviated name on label and full name on form is not acceptable.) Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen labeling guidelines available online here.
Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements	Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49. Category B Biological Substance, UN3373 shipping requirements apply. Handle as infectious agent using universal precautions. Triple-contain in accordance with federal shipping regulations. Submitters are responsible for packaging and shipping specimens according to regulatory requirements. Ship specimens overnight Monday-Thursday to avoid weekend deliveries. Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen labeling guidelines online here.
Method	Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Turn-around Time	3 working days
Interferences/Limitations	Contaminated, icteric, lipemic, hemolyzed or heat inactivated sera may cause erroneous results and should be avoided.
Common Causes for Rejection	insufficient specimen quantity unacceptable specimen type or source improper shipping conditions expired media or collection container discrepancies between specimen label and submission form incomplete or missing submission form.
Additional Information	Rubella IgG test results should be considered in conjunction with other laboratory test results as well as the clinical presentation of the patient. Only a physician should interpret the results.