Rubella Serology

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