Rubella (German Measles) Serology
Clinical Specimen Submission Guidance
Submit all specimens to 50 Orms St, Providence RI 02904. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory 401-222-5538
Rubella
Rubella (German Measles)
Rubella IgM EIA
PREAUTHORIZATION by the RIDOH Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology (401) 222-2577 is required prior to transporting specimens.
Specimens are sent to the Massachusetts State Health Laboratory for testing.
Collect minimum 2 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
Separate serum and submit in a plastic screw-capped tube.
Refrigerate at 2° - 8°C.
CLIA regulations require specimens be labeled with at least two patient identifiers. Examples of identifiers are first and last name, date of birth, chart/medical record number. The specimen container must be labeled to match the test requisition or the electronic order.
Rhode Island State Health Laboratories (RISHL) test requisition form https://health.ri.gov/forms/LabRequisitionForm.pdf
CDC Sendout
Write "Rubella Serology" under Comments/Other Test Requests
PREAUTHORIZATION is required prior to transporting specimens.
Transport as soon as possible after collection.
Refrigerated: Transport and deliver to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection at 2-8°C in a cooler able to maintain specimen temperature. A plug-in electric cooler is recommended, however, a cooler packed with excess frozen gel packs is acceptable as long as the transport temperature is maintained at 2-8°C.
Specimens must be transported and packaged in accordance with current federal shipping regulations.
Providers must report patient information on Rubella (Including congenital) within 4 days using the RIDOH reportable disease form.
Sent out within 1 business day
Containers specifically labeled for transport of specimens to the RISHL Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory are available in all Microbiology Laboratories and Laboratory Sendout Departments.