View source for Tests:Rubella Serology

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rubella Serology}} 

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]]
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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
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|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C, specimen kept for three months
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|'''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
|}