Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Rubella IgM Serology
Alias or Abbreviation:n/a
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Referred Ext 88257
Requestable Seperately?No
Units:n/a
Minimum Sample Volume:5-10ml
Expected Turnaround Time:48 hrs
Test Code:RFRUB
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Please discuss with Consultant Microbiologist before requesting this test. Rubella IgM will not become positive until up to 2 weeks after onset of the rash, so is of little use in diagnosing acute infection.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge
Reference Laboratory Details:Microbiology Dept, Heartlands Hospital,Bordesley Green East,B'HAM,B9 5ST (Tel: 0121 424 1241)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Reference Lab Code:BMHM
