Rubella Serology
Tests:Rubella Serology
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Synonym(s) | Rubella IgG, MMR |
Specimen | 10 mL plain (RED - NO GEL) or SST (Gold top). Lithium heparin is acceptable but a recollect will be required for confirmation testing. |
Paediatric Specimen | 0.5 mL plain |
Add-on conditions | 7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months |
Test Availability | Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600 |
Turnaround Time | Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours |
Where analysed | Hastings |
Department | Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637 |
Registration Code | RUBD |
Deletion Code | 2438 |
Useful Information | If MMR is requested: Register the test codes for Rubella, Measles and Mumps serology. Samples for Measles and Mumps are sent to CHL. |
Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |