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Synonym(s):
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Rubella IgG Immunoassay (BioPlex)
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Requisition
Form
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G-2A
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Test
Description
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The BioPlex is a multiplex system using
Enzyme Immunoassays (EIA) to detect the presence of antibodies associated
with infection or disease to T. gondii,
Rubella and CMV
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Pre-Approval
Needed
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N/A
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Supplemental
Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental
Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on
Specimens from (sources)
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Human
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Sample/Specimen
Type for Testing
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Serum
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Minimum
Volume/Size Required
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250 µL
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Storage/Preservation
Prior to Shipping
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Serum should be kept at 2°C to 8°C for up
to 7 days or at -20°C or colder for long term storage
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Transport
Medium
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N/A
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Specimen
Labeling
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Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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Shipping and
Specimen Handling Requirements
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- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations,
IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Handle
as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple
contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious
agents.
Additional forms & resources
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Method
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Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
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Turn-around
Time
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4 working days
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Interferences/Limitations
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Contaminated,
icteric, lipemic, hemolyzed or heat inactivated sera may cause erroneous
results and should be avoided.
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| Common Causes for
Rejection
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-
insufficient quantity
- unacceptable specimen type or source
- improper shipping conditions
- expired media or collection container
- discrepancies between specimen label and submission form
- incomplete or missing submission form.
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Additional Information
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The Rubella IgG should be considered in conjunction with other laboratory test results as well as the clinical presentation of the patient. Only a physician should interpret the results. |