Synonyms: Measles Antibodies
Why It Is Done
IGG = previous infection
To determine if you have sufficient rubeola antibodies to protect you from the rubeola virus; to verify a past infection or detect a recent infection
Test Overview
The rubeola test is used to confirm the presence of adequate protection against the rubeola virus and to detect a recent or past infection. It can also be used to identify those who have never been exposed to the virus and those who have not been vaccinated. The IgG rubeola test (usually just called a rubeola test) is ordered on all pregnant women and those planning to become pregnant to verify that they have a sufficient amount (titer) of rubeola antibodies to protect them from infection.
How to prepare
No special preparation is necessary