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Rubella

Also known as: German measles, 3-day measles
Formal name: Rubella antibodies, IgM and IgG
Related tests: TORCH, Antibody tests
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To determine if you have sufficient rubella antibodies to protect you from the rubella virus; to verify a past infection or detect a recent infection

When to get tested?
Prior to or at the beginning of a pregnancy to verify immunity; if a pregnant woman has symptoms of rubella, such as fever and rash; if a newborn shows signs of abnormal development or birth defects that may be caused by an in utero infection; if there is need to verify a recent rubella infection or to verify immunity

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm of an adult or blood drawn from a heelprick or from the umbilical cord of a newborn



This article was last reviewed on June 20, 2008.
 
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