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Rubella IgM (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Rubella IgM
Lab Code
RRUBM
Epic Name
Rubella IgM
External Test Id
Rubella IgM, EIA
Description

Useful For: This test is used to determine if patient has an acute primary infection. To obtain the rubella immune status of a patient, refer to separate test Rubella Immune Status Viral Serology [RUIS].

Ordering Requirements:

  • Pre-approval required. Providers must consult the Local Health Jurisdiction (LHJ) epidemiologist of the patient's county of residence prior to sample submission. LHJ staff must notify Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology (CDE). Samples that arrive at WAPHL without prior approval may be discarded without notice.
    • Seattle King Co. Public Health Epidemiologist: 206-296-4774 (For residents outside of King County, use the "Interactive Map of LHJ Websites" link below for contact information.)
    • WA DOH Office of Communicable Disease Epidemiology (CDE): 206-418-5500
References
Components

Interpretation

Guidelines
Method

Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (EIA)

Reference Range
Female Male
AgeRange AgeRange
0-Negative [NRN] 0-Negative [NRN]

Effective date: 04/01/2010

References

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

4 mL blood in RED TOP tube

Rubella IgM, EIA: Collection & Processing Instructions

Approval Required
Healthcare providers must obtain approval for state lab testing by contacting the Local Health Jurisdiction (LHJ) of the patient's county of residence.
Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories (Washington State Only):

  • Providers must obtain permission from the local county public health epidemiologist prior to submitting a sample. The LHJ epidemiologist will notify the WA DOH CDE. Samples that arrive at WAPHL without approval may be discarded without notice.
  • Complete an electronic order in the WA DOH ETOR portal and include a printed copy of the requisition with the sample.
    • If sender is unable to complete an electronic order in the portal, the following information is required: ordering provider name and NPI, the name of the epidemiologist approving the request, patient full name, dob, sex, and address.
  • Centrifuge sample and aseptically transfer serum to a sterile aliquot within 2 hours of collection. Freeze serum at -20°C while awaiting shipment. Transport on dry ice.

Stability: Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Acceptable; Ambient: Unacceptable.

Quantity
Requested: 1 mL serum
Minimum: 0.6 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Centrifuge sample and aseptically transfer serum to a sterile aliquot within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum.

  • Samples that will not arrive at WAPHL within 48 hours should be frozen at -20°C.

Sendouts:

  • Place the order in the WA DOH ETOR (Electronic Test Ordering & Results portal).
    • Manual requisitions are no longer accepted by WAPHL.
  • Order Test: Rubella IgM, EIA under the WA Virology category.
  • Print the resulting requisition and package it with the sample.
  • Send samples to WPHL via DLMP or Delivery Express courier.
  • If samples will not arrive at WAPHL within 48 hours of collection, they should be frozen at -20°C and transported on dry ice.

Stability: Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Acceptable; Ambient: Unacceptable.

Rubella IgM, EIA: Collection & Processing Instructions

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Sendouts(SO)
Frequency
Testing Frequency: As needed. Turnaround Time: 2-5 days from sample receipt at WAPHL.
Available STAT?
By arrangement. Stat testing is provided with prior approval by Department of Health Communicable Disease Epidemiology (for results on next business day).
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Washington State Public Health Laboratory
206-418-5400

1610 NE 150th St.
Shoreline, WA 98155

Billing & Coding

LOINC
5335-5
Interfaced Order Code
UOW838
Interfaced Result Code
UOW838