Rubella IgM Antibody Test in Erie, Pennsylvania

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Concerned you or someone you know may have a recent German Measles infection? Request A Test offers an affordable and convenient Rubella IgM Antibody Test in Erie, PA. This test measures IgM antibodies to Rubella, also known as German Measles. It is an infectious viral disease spread through respiratory secretions such as saliva and mucus when the infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. It can also be spread by touching contaminated surfaces. A person infected with Rubella can be contagious for 1-2 weeks before they begin to develop symptoms until 1-2 weeks after their symptoms have subsided. The most distinctive symptom is a fine pink rash which begins to develop a few weeks after the initial infection on the face. It then spreads to other parts of the body. Other common symptoms include a mild fever, headache, aching joints, swollen lymph nodes, and stuffy or runny nose.  In most people, Rubella does not cause serious illness and they recover on their own without the need for medical treatment. However, in pregnant women, contracting Rubella can increase the risk of complications with the pregnancy, birth defects and may even be fatal to the infant. In the United States, it is common for most people to be vaccinated against rubella when they are young. Although cases of rubella are rare in the United States, periodic cases or limited outbreaks do occur.

IgM antibodies begin to develop after infection and will be detectable shortly after a person first begins to develop symptoms. Testing for IgM antibodies can help to identify a rubella infection and differentiate it from other conditions with similar symptoms. This test is not appropriate for determining if someone is immune to rubella. A Rubella IgG Antibody test looks for antibodies that typically develop in response to a vaccine or after an infected person has recovered. The presence of IgG antibodies is usually indicative of immunity from future infection.  A Rubella IgG test is available by itself or as part of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titer test.

WHY CHOOSE US for your Rubella IgM Antibody Test ?

• Request A Test has been providing direct-to-consumer lab work since 2002.
• We offer discounted pricing on our entire menu of 1000 lab tests including dozens of panels that bundle multiple tests for additional savings.
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• We work with 2 of the largest certified labs in the country to offer the same high-quality testing used by doctors and hospitals. 
• Every client is provided with a free password-protected account to ensure their privacy.
• We don’t require insurance or an order from your personal doctor.  Request A Test supplied the medical order to the lab.
• Ordering is quick and easy.  Orders can be set up in as little as 10 minutes and you can visit the lab the same day.
• We provide the test results directly to you.  Most tests are completed in just a few business days.

Request A Test’s process for ordering your own lab testing has been designed to be as simple and intuitive as possible. Once you have selected your tests from our comprehensive testing menu, picked one of our convenient nationwide lab locations, and processed your payment, you will receive a medical order confirmation and instructions or requirements for your specimen collection. You can then visit your chosen lab to get your testing completed.   Results are private and confidential and many tests finish in as little as one business day.  Visit our “How It Works” page for full details.

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