What is rubella IgG and IgM?

Why It Is Done A recent infection was caused by the rubella virus. The presence of IgM antibodies means a current or recent infection. A person has been vaccinated against rubella. The presence of IgG antibodies means immunity received through either vaccination or a past infection.

What is the normal range for rubeola IgG antibody?

13.4 AU/mL or less: Negative – No significant level of detectable measles (rubeola) IgG antibody. 13.5-16.4 AU/mL: Equivocal – Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.

What does it mean if rubella IgG is high?

A positive test is 1.0 or higher. That means you have rubella antibodies in your blood and are immune to future infection. A negative test is 0.7 or lower. You have too few antibodies to make you immune.

What Does measles virus IgG EIA positive mean?

Positive: Indicates evidence of Measles IgG antibodies and suggests past or current. infection with Measles virus. Antibodies obtained via acquired immunity or. immunization and probable protection from clinical infection. ( Immunity).

What causes rubella IgG?

Rubella is caused by a virus that’s passed from person to person. It can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also spread by direct contact with an infected person’s respiratory secretions, such as mucus. It can also be passed on from pregnant women to their unborn children via the bloodstream.

What do you do if rubella IgM is positive?

The presence of IgM rubella antibodies in the blood indicates a recent infection while the presence of IgG antibodies may indicate a recent or past rubella infection, or indicate that a rubella vaccine (a measles, mumps, rubella vaccine) has been given and is providing adequate protection.

What does a positive rubeola titer mean?

A positive result means the antibodies have been found and it’s likely you have a measles infection. Levels of measles-specific IgM antibody in your blood will rise shortly after the rash becomes visible. It may be necessary to repeat the test several days after the rash begins.

What is normal IgG level in adults?

Reference range/units Normal Ranges Adult: IgG 6.0 – 16.0g/L. IgA 0.8 – 3.0g/L.

What is the normal range of IgG?