Rubella IgG & IgM
Checks rubella immunity before or during pregnancy.
Also known as: rubella, german measles, TORCH
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- 3–5 working days
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
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About this test
Rubella in the first trimester can cause serious birth defects. IgG confirms existing immunity from vaccination or past infection; a non-immune woman should be vaccinated before conceiving, since the vaccine is not given during pregnancy.
What it measures
- Rubella IgG
- Rubella IgM
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Pregnancy
- Fever & infection
Often ordered with this
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- Smear same day; culture up to 6 weeks
- No fasting
AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein)
A liver and germ-cell tumour marker, also used in antenatal screening.
- 24–48 hours
- No fasting
- Home collection
Antenatal Profile
The standard panel taken at the first antenatal visit.
- 24–48 hours
- No fasting
- Home collection