Rubella Diagnostic Pathway

Test/Investigation

Rubella Diagnostic Pathway

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

IgG & IgM if contact is suspected, in cases of rash/illness suspected to be rubella, abnormal fetal development/hydrops fetalis

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

72 hrs. at 2°C to 8°C

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

6 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH