Rubella Antibody (IgM)

A positive rubella IgM result usually, but does not necessarily indicate current or recent infection. Without a history of exposure to rubella or symptoms consistent with rubella, the IgM result may be difficult to interpret.

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

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
5 days
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 (IgM)

About this test

A positive rubella IgM result usually, but does not necessarily indicate current or recent infection. Without a history of exposure to rubella or symptoms consistent with rubella, the IgM result may be difficult to interpret.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state 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 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

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

  • Value for money 8.4/10

    £90.25 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-37%).

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