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Rubella Serology

Microbiology


Test Usage

Serological diagnosis of past (IgG) and recent (IgM) infection with Rubella

Specimen

Blood sample (serum)

Specimen container

Gold top clotted (min 4ml)

To Request On EPIC

For electronic requesting using EPIC (RDUH ONLY):

Search for: ‘Measles Mumps or Rubella Serology / PCR‘ or test code ‘O1230211‘ – select the appropriate test

Special Instructions

Please give full details, including details of vaccinations, contacts, and foreign travel. Cases are very rare in the UK.

Availability

Processed locally in Microbiology at RDUH

Turnaround Time

2 days

Specimen Labelling Procedure
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