Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Rubella serology

Synonyms

Rubella IgG
Rubella IgM

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Gold or Red tube

Pre Testing Requirements

Immune status (IgG) and acute infection testing (IgM) available.

Clinical details and time of exposure are essential for acute infection testing.

Paediatric Specimen

Paediatric Gold or Red tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

300uL serum

Aliquot Transport

Chilled

Test Information

Department

Virology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

48 hours

Method

Rubella IgG : Cobas Pro Rubella IgM : Vidas

Uncertainty of measurement

Rubella IgG 20%