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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Rubella IgM

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5ml

Turnaround Time

5 days

Rubella IgM

General Information

The Abbott Alinity Rubella IgM assay is a chemiluminescent
microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for the qualitative detection
of IgM antibodies to Rubella virus in human serum and plasma.

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Red top blood (serum) samples

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS