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
