Rubella IgM serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

RUBD

Constituent Tests

• Rubella IgG serology, Blood

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2496

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.15

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot serum 1mL

Interpretation

Positive results should be discussed with a Microbiologist

Rubella is a Notifiable Disease

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative or Equivocal or Positive

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$64.9 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2496

Onset date of illness desirable.

Contact Information

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