Test Code Rubella Rubella
Abbrev
RBEL
Storage Temperature
F (-70ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=RBAB
EPIC=LAB496
Instrument/Location
Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Reference Values
Immune
Specimen stability/Retention time
Specimens are kept in Chemistry for 7 days. This test has a specimen stability of 48 hours at 2-8 degress C. (Serum should be frozen in the lab for batch testing on Tues and Fri)