Rubella Blood (IgM) Test

Common reasons for this blood test include:

• Assessing the risk of rubella complications during pregnancy or when planning to get pregnant
• Testing a baby for rubella if there was a suspected infection during pregnancy
• Investigating potential causes of birth defects that may be related to rubella
• Evaluating symptoms indicative of rubella

Rubella typically causes mild illness in most individuals; however, it can lead to serious complications during pregnancy. Most children in the UK receive vaccination against rubella.