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evidence of Rubella immunity is defined as:at least two previous Rubella IgG antibodies screening tests with detectable antibody greater than 10 iu per ml

0.7 ml buffered citrate

A minimum of 2 ml of urine is required for routine analysis. Exceptions may be made for babies and renal patients.

Description Instruction sheet 5 mL sterile 0.9% saline Two dry swabs (one is a spare) Specimen bag Notes Label the specimen with: Surname Forename Date

Normally a level of <10iu/ml indicates no previous Toxoplasma infection.

1 mL MiniCollect Z serum tube

sample (a minimum of 5 mL urine is required) in cisgender men Prior to sampling, the patient should not have urinated for at least an hour.

0.5-2.0 iu/ml

For children and neonates, a minimum of 1 ml taken into a red top plain serum tube.

0.8 mL MiniCollect lithium heparin separator tube

Sample requirements For adults, 6 ml of blood taken into a trace element tube: For children and neonates, a minimum of 1 ml taken into a Teklab trace

1 mL MiniCollect K3EDTA tube

0.25 mL MiniCollect sodium fluoride / potassium oxalate tube

Microbiology Notes See also:Ascitic fluid CAPD fluid Joint fluid Peritoneal fluid Sample requirements 30mL sterile Universal A minimum volume of 1 mL

Patients with renal failure (eGFR <30 ml/min) lose the ability to clear aluminium via their kidneys.

tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Turnaround Times 21 days Time limit for add-on 3 days Reference Ranges Normal result: <40 U/mL

For adults, 5 ml of blood taken into a lithium heparin tube. For children, blood taken into 2 x 2 ml lithium heparin tubes.

Microbiology Notes Bile samples are routinely tested for the presence of Salmonella Sample requirements 30mL sterile Universal A minimum volume of 2 mL

Sample requirements For adults, 6 ml of blood taken into a trace element tube.

Sample requirements For adults, 5 ml of blood taken into a narrow gold top tube For children, 3.5 ml of blood taken into a rust top tube