Rubella reactive what does it mean

Skip to main content. Register Sign In. Test Catalog Account. Outreach Solutions Tactics Articles Events. Utilization Management Algorithms. Test Catalog. Download Test. Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful Determination of immune status to the rubella virus. Positive: Antibody index AI value of 1. Equivocal: AI value 0. Health Topics. Laboratory Services.

Save Share Print. Home Laboratory Services. Rubella — Serology. Valid only on day of print: 12 Nov Testing Indications Testing for Rubella immunity is indicated during pre-natal evaluation of pregnant women, to determine response post-vaccination, and for pre-employment screening e.

Specimen Collection and Handling. General Test Requisition. Submission and Collection Notes. Timing of Specimen Collection Acute: Collect the acute sample within 7 days after the onset of the rash. Convalescent: Collect the convalescent sample 7 to 10 days after the acute.

Limitations Hemolysis, icteric, Lipemic or microbial contaminated serum is not recommended for testing. Specimens more than 10 days post collection will not be tested. Requisitions and Kit Ordering.

Test Requisition General Test Requisition Testing menu for Ontario's Public Health Laboratories is listed, along with submitter physician and patient information, the tests requested and the reasons for test.

Form or Tool Requisition for Specimen Containers and Supplies Please note that specimen containers and supplies are supplied to submitters exclusively for samples that are to be tested by PHO. Turnaround time is up to 5 days from receipt by PHO Laboratory. You don't need to prepare for this test. Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are taking.

This includes medicines that don't need a prescription and any illicit drugs you may use. Search Encyclopedia. Measles, Mumps, Rubella Antibody Does this test have other names? Rubella antibody, German measles antibody, hemagglutination inhibition HAI , rubeola antibody, antibody titer What is this test?

This test looks for antibodies to 3 diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. Why do I need this test? You may need this test if you are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant. What other tests might I have along with this test? What do my test results mean? Findings for measles antibody: If IgM antibodies are present, it may mean you have an active measles infection. Findings for mumps: If IgM antibodies are present, it may mean that you have an active or recent mumps infection If IgG antibodies are present, it may mean that you have immunity to mumps from a previous exposure to the disease or immunization.

How is this test done? Does this test pose any risks? What might affect my test results? How do I get ready for this test?