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Rubella Ab, IgG

Test Code
LAB496


Preferred Specimen
SST tube, serum
 


Instructions
"Routine venipuncture Collect one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube"
"Wait at least 8 hours following the last biotin dose."


Specimen Stability
3 days at 25o
3 weeks at 2-8o
 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow collection and handling procedures


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Within 24 hrs or report run


Limitations
Interference: Biotin (doses >5mg/day), wait at least 8 hours following the last biotin dose.
Elevated levels of IgG can cause interference




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