Rubella IgG
Clinical Background:
This is a serological assay used to detect IgG antibodies to Rubellavirus. It is used to provide evidence of PAST rubella virus vaccination or infection. IgG antibodies are produced during acute i...
This is a serological assay used to detect IgG antibodies to Rubellavirus. It is used to provide evidence of PAST rubella virus vaccination or infection. IgG antibodies are produced during acute infection or following vaccination and persist life long. An internationally agreed level of 10 IU/l is regarded as the level of IgG needed to be confer immunity.
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Clotted blood - Gold SST
Clotted blood - Gold SST
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Clotted blood
Clotted blood
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 ml
5 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
Possible up to 5 days
Possible up to 5 days
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Quality Assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
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Reference Ranges:
None availableNone available -
Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C