Rubella IgG

Rubella IgG

What's

Rubella IgG

Rubella IgG is a type of antibody that your body creates after it has fought off an infection from the rubella virus, also known as German measles. This virus is mainly known for causing a red rash, but it can also lead to fever and swollen glands. Once you've had rubella, your immune system learns how to protect you from it in the future, and that's where Rubella IgG comes into play. It's like your body's personal memory bank, keeping track of past victories against this specific virus. If Rubella IgG is found in your blood, it means that your body has already faced the rubella virus and has built up a defense against it.

If Your Levels Are High

Having higher than normal levels of Rubella IgG in your blood means that your body has come across the rubella virus before, either through an infection or a vaccination. This shows that your immune system has learned how to fight off the virus and is ready to protect you from it in the future. Sometimes, certain medications that boost your immune system can cause these levels to go up. It's also possible that you've been recently exposed to the rubella virus, which has caused your body to produce more of these antibodies to defend itself.

Symptoms of High Levels

Symptoms of high levels of Rubella IgG are typically non-existent, as these antibodies are a sign of immunity rather than an active infection.

If Your Levels are Low

If you have low levels of Rubella IgG, it might mean that your body hasn't come across the rubella virus before, or it's been a while since you last encountered it and your immune system's memory has faded. This could make you more likely to get infected with rubella. Factors like your age, overall health, and certain medications that weaken the immune system could affect your Rubella IgG levels. It's also possible that you haven't been vaccinated against rubella, which is a common way people become immune to the virus.

Symptoms of Low Levels

Symptoms of low levels of Rubella IgG may not be noticeable, as this simply indicates a lack of past exposure or immunity to the rubella virus, rather than an active infection or disease.

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Obstetric Panel

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Serum

Whole Blood

This panel includes tests used for routine prenatal care during early pregnancy.

Torch Panel (TOX, RUB, CMV, HRP1, HRP2)

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Serum

The TORCH panel is a group of tests used to screen newborns and, sometimes, pregnant women for certain infections that can cause birth defects in a baby if the mother contracts them during the pregnancy.

Rubella Immune Status

Access Med Labs

Serum

This is a single-marker test measuring Rubella IgG antibodies. The presence of Rubella IgG antibodies indicates a current or past infection or vaccination.

MMRV Evaluation (MSL, MUMP, RUB, VZ)

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Serum

This panel measures IgG antibodies to the viruses that cause Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella. The presence of IgG antibodies may indicate that the patient was exposed to these viruses through infection or vaccination.

MMRV Evaluation

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Serum

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