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|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH) | |||
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|250uL plasma or serum | |||
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|'''Add-on conditions''' | |'''Add-on conditions''' | ||
Revision as of 23:35, 8 April 2026
| 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 |
| Sample type | Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH) |
| Minimum volume | 250uL plasma or serum |
| 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 |