Immunity to or recent infection with rubella.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
A test for Rubella IgG/IgM is used to determine immunity to or recent infection with the virus. It is often used in pregnancy planning and to identify a recent rubella infection. The test measures the presence of antibodies in the blood. A high or positive result indicates immunity, while a low or negative result suggests a lack of immunity, which may require vaccination before pregnancy. The results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references
Pregnancy planning, rash in pregnancy.
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: IgG: immune; IgM: recent infection. Low or negative may mean: Not immune (vaccinate before pregnancy). General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
⚠️ Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
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Why is Rubella IgG/IgM done?
Pregnancy planning, rash in pregnancy.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Rubella IgG/IgM?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: IgG: immune; IgM: recent infection. Low or negative may mean: Not immune (vaccinate before pregnancy). General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references