Rubella Antibody (RUBELLA)
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| Synonyms:
| German Measles Antibody |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 microL serum |
| Collection: | If a tube other than a SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 5 days; freeze for longer storage.
Occasionally, a sample will produce equivocal results on this assay for immunity. If this is the first time a patient's sample produces an equivocal result, a new sample should be submitted.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Excessive hemolysis or lipemia; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Immune or Non-Immune |
| Methodology: | Enzyme - linked Fluorescent immunoassay |
| Test Use: | Aids in evaluation of immune status for Rubella virus |
| Additional Information: | Occasionally, a sample will produce equivocal results on this assay. If this is the first time a patient's sample produces an equivocal result, a new sample should be submitted. If this has occurred previously, the sample will be sent to reference lab f |
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| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |