Rubella IgG Advantage Test
Short Name: Rubella IgG Advantage
Also known as: Rubella IgG Avidity Test, German Measles IgG Antibody Test, Rubella Immunity Test
Rubella IgG Advantage Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹1,229. Uses CLIA, Enzyme Immunoassay on Serum from SST samples. Results in Reports are generally available the same day when the sample is submitted by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
This test detects rubella-specific IgG antibodies and avidity. IgG antibodies indicate past exposure to rubella virus or response to rubella vaccination. The avidity test helps discriminate primary infection from reinfection. An avidity index less than 30% is an indication of current infection.
- Test Code
- 3619
- Price
- ₹1,229
- Sample Type
- Serum from SST
- Result Time
- Reports are generally available the same day when the sample is submitted by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- CLIA, Enzyme Immunoassay
Sample Collection
No special preparation is required for this blood test.
Method: Blood draw by trained phlebotomist
Laboratory Analysis
A trained phlebotomist will collect a blood sample from your arm using a sterile needle.
Report Delivery
You can leave immediately and continue routine activities. Maintain pressure on the puncture site for a minute to avoid bruising.
Timeline: Reports are generally available the same day when the sample is submitted by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
This test detects rubella-specific IgG antibodies and avidity. IgG antibodies indicate past exposure to rubella virus or response to rubella vaccination. The avidity test helps discriminate primary infection from reinfection. An avidity index less than 30% is an indication of current infection.
How to Prepare
- No fasting is required.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy.
- Tell your doctor if you have received rubella vaccine recently.
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"Rubella IgG testing before or during pregnancy is essential to identify non-immune women and to guide postnatal vaccination."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolysed or grossly lipemic samples
- Improperly labelled or mismatched samples
- Sample received at room temperature after more than 2 hours
- Sample received beyond the recommended storage period
Understanding Your Results
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy and have a negative or equivocal rubella IgG result, if you have fever with rash and possible rubella exposure, or if you are unsure about your rubella immunity and vaccination status.
Limitations
- ⚠The test does not replace clinical diagnosis; results should be interpreted by a qualified doctor.
- ⚠Avidity testing is useful only when rubella IgG is positive.
- ⚠A negative result in early infection may need repeat testing after 10-14 days.
- ⚠Reference ranges may vary between laboratories and test kits.
Risks & Considerations
- ●Mild pain or discomfort during blood draw
- ●Small bruise at the needle site
- ●Dizziness or light headedness
- ●Rare infection at the puncture site
Interfering Factors
- ●Recent rubella vaccination may cause a rise in rubella IgG without active infection.
- ●Immunosuppressive therapy or immunodeficiency may affect antibody production.
- ●Other viral infections may rarely cause cross-reacting antibodies in immunoassays.
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