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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

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

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

1 mL MiniCollect K3EDTA tube

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

1 mL MiniCollect Z serum tube

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

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.

Notes For sinus tissues see Tissue and biopsy samples Sample requirements 30mL sterile Universal A minimum volume of 1 mL is required, but a larger volume

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.

Urine samples sent in red capped 30 mL sterile universal containers are also accepted

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