Lab test · Infection
Rubella IgG Antibody Test
Rubella (German measles) immunity
- Blood sample
- No fasting
- Report within 3 days
- Home collection
What this test is for
Rubella (German measles) immunity
Rubella, also called German measles, is usually a mild viral illness with a rash and fever. However, infection in early pregnancy can cause miscarriage or serious problems in the baby, such as deafness and eye or heart defects. This test measures IgG antibodies, which show immunity from vaccination or a past infection, so it tells a woman whether she is protected before or during pregnancy.
Why a doctor may order it
- Before planning a pregnancy, to check immunity
- As part of early pregnancy checks
- When you are unsure whether you were vaccinated against rubella
- After contact with rubella, usually together with an IgM test
How to prepare
Fasting: Not needed.
No special preparation is needed. If you know your vaccination history, or had a rubella vaccine recently, tell your doctor.
At home
- Sample
- Blood sample
- How it works
- A collector visits your home and takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm. It takes a few minutes.
- Report
- Within 3 days of collection.
What the results can mean
A positive IgG result usually means you are immune to rubella, from vaccination or a past infection. A negative result means you may not be protected, and your doctor may recommend vaccination before a future pregnancy. A borderline result may need repeating. IgG alone does not show whether an infection is recent, so your doctor will interpret the result and may add an IgM test.
What's included
One test: Rubella IgG Antibody Test, from one blood sample.
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Questions people ask
What does a positive rubella IgG mean?
It usually means you are protected against rubella because of vaccination or a past infection.
Can I have the rubella vaccine during pregnancy?
No. The rubella vaccine is a live vaccine and is not given during pregnancy. If you are not immune, your doctor may advise vaccination before a future pregnancy or after the birth.
What is the difference between rubella IgG and IgM?
IgG shows immunity from vaccination or past infection. IgM suggests a recent infection and is checked when rubella is suspected, for example after a rash in pregnancy.
How much does a Rubella IgG test cost in Dhaka?
With Mukti Health the price is ৳700, and the sample is collected at your home in Dhaka. You see the price again before you confirm the booking in the Mukti Health app.
Can I do the Rubella IgG test at home in Dhaka?
Yes. Book it in the Mukti Health app and a trained sample collector comes to your home in Dhaka to take the blood sample. You do not need to go to a laboratory.
How long does the Rubella IgG report take?
The report is usually ready within 3 days of the sample being collected.