Rubella or German measles is a contagious viral infection caused by the rubella virus. On exposure to the rubella virus, a person develops pinkish red rashes, mild fever, swollen lymph nodes, runny nose, headache and joint pain. Rubella is a droplet infection. Two antibodies whose detection is vital to confirm Rubella infection are – IgM and IgG.
The test results indicate whether you currently have the virus or are immune to it. If antibody IgM is detected in the blood sample of a child or adult, then a new Rubella infection is confirmed.
Normal Value for Rubella IgM for unisex for all age groups is >100kU/l.
