Rubella Antibody (IgG)

This test checks for IgG antibodies to rubella, commonly used to check whether you have immunity, for example ahead of a pregnancy. It suits people who want to check their rubella immunity status, such as on a clinician's advice.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Rubella Antibody (IgG)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Rubella Antibody (IgG)

About this test

This test measures IgG antibodies to rubella. In the absence of a current or recent infection, the presence of this antibody is commonly used as evidence of immunity to rubella, which some people check ahead of a pregnancy or on a clinician's advice.

It scores very well for value for money, since £45.25 sits well below the median price we see across similarly sized immunity tests, and reasonably for clinical depth as a single, specific marker. Clarity is solid but not maximal, since the listing publishes the biomarker, turnaround and collection details but not a plain description of the test or what the report looks like.

Collection is by venous draw at a clinic or with a nurse home visit; there is no at-home option. Results come back within a day and are reviewed by a doctor. Blue Horizon Medicals works with UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and has traded since 2009.

Who is it for?

This suits people who want to check their rubella immunity, for example ahead of a pregnancy or on a clinician's advice, and who want a fast, doctor-reviewed result. It is a single-marker test, so it is not a broader infection or immunity screen.

We do not have a directly comparable named rubella IgG test from another provider in our data, so we cannot point you to a cheaper or faster named alternative.

How it works

This is a blood test taken by venous draw, either at a clinic or with a nurse home visit; there is no at-home collection option. The serum sample is analysed for rubella IgG antibodies, with results back within a day and reviewed by a doctor before you receive them.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Priced well below the median for similarly sized immunity tests.
  • Fast turnaround of around a day.
  • Doctor reviews your result before you get it.
  • Nurse home visit offered as an alternative to a clinic appointment.

Cons

  • Single marker only, not a broader infection or immunity screen.
  • No at-home collection option; requires a venous draw.
  • Listing does not include a plain description of the test or what the report looks like.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single-marker rubella immunity test, results in a day
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This test measures IgG antibodies to rubella, commonly used to check immunity status, for example ahead of a pregnancy. At £45.25 it is priced well below the median we see for similarly sized immunity tests, with results back within a day and reviewed by a doctor. There are no directly comparable named peers in our data.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 7.0/10

    The listing publishes the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state a proper description, what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the immunity norm of 3.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 9.9/10

    £45.25 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-69%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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