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The rubella test can either confirm that a recent infection has occurred (both IgG and IgM are present) or that a patient has immunity to rubella (IgG only is present).
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What is the rubella test?
The rubella test is a routine blood test performed as part of prenatal care of pregnant women.
You have igg and rubella infection in torch test is it curable?
No, there is no cure for Rubella infection
Who help find rubella?
Rubella was first described in the mid-eighteenth century. Friedrich Hoffmann made the first clinical description of rubella in 1740, which was confirmed by de Bergen in 1752 and Orlow in 1758.
Does an obstetric panel include a rubella antibody test?
yes
Does an obstetric panel include rubella antibody test?
yes
Does rubella IgG positive have any effect on newborn?
Yes, the rubella test (igg) should be positive during pregnancy, which means that you have taken the vaccination prior. Negative result (igg) doesn't mean that you are infected with rubella, however this means that you doesn't have Rubella antibodies in your blood stream. If your result comes out negative, then you should perform another test for Rubella igm, positive results will confirm your infection with this virus.
You are 18 weeks pregnant and your rubella IgG test sHow is positive and Rubella IgM sHow is negative Please advise if its dangerous to your baby?
According to a Yahoo! Health article (http://health.yahoo.com/infectiousdisease-diagnosis/rubella-test/healthwise--hw5576.html):A rubella blood test detects antibodies that are made by the immune system to help kill the rubella virus. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream for years. The presence of certain antibodies indicates a recent infection, a past infection, or that you have been vaccinated against the disease.The presence of IgM antibodies means you have a current or recent rubella infection.The presence of IgG antibodies means you have immunity against the infection. This immunity could have been received either through vaccination for rubella or a past rubella infection.As long as the IgM test is negative, both you and your baby are in the clear!
How is rubella diagnosed?
Rubella is another name for German Measles. It is HIGHLY contagious, and if a pregnant woman is exposed to someone with Rubella, her baby will be born with SERIOUS birth defects. This is not an illness that people usually get in the United States because it is prevented by the MMR vaccine. If someone in fact has this illness, they must contact the CDC and their doctor, and ride it out. There is very little to do for treatment
Is the result of your rubella Ab IgG 121.9 IU per ml normal?
According to LabCorp test results, a result for Rubella IgG of 292 IU/ml means that you are immune to Rubella. According to LabCorp test results, a result for Rubella IgG of 292 IU/ml means that you are immune to Rubella.
What are the test to confirmed into positive of tuberculosis?
if montoux test is positive
What does rubella equivocal mean?
It means you may or may not be immune to rubella or German measles.The value is not high enough to say yes and not low enough to say no.The test can be repeated.
What is medical term meaning rubella?
It means you may or may not be immune to rubella or German measles.The value is not high enough to say yes and not low enough to say no.The test can be repeated.
