The implications of the result. Introduction: Rubella test is usually performed to detect the presence of antibodies against the Rubella virus. These antibodies stay in the system for very long time. The types of antibody present in the blood can give details about the infection, whether it is recent or a past infection. Rubella test is done on pregnant women to detect whether the women contains enough antibodies to protect from Rubella infection. If the pregnant women do not contain antibodies there are high risk of miscarriage or birth defects in developing baby.

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Rubella test is usually performed to detect the presence of antibodies against the Rubella virus. These antibodies stay in the system for very long time. The types of antibody present in the blood can give details about the infection, whether it is recent or a past infection. Rubella test is done on pregnant women to detect whether the women contains enough antibodies to protect from Rubella infection. If the pregnant women do not contain antibodies there are high risk of miscarriage or birth defects in developing baby.

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