Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
RA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
8401
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Full clinical details are essential . This enables the laboratory to select appropriate tests and request additional specimens where necessary to establish the diagnosis. Additional consultation may be indicated. Request form must state which investigation is required; e.g. Immunity (IgG) or Infection (IgG and IgM). Full clinical details, including date of onset, will ensure the correct tests are performed. Paired sera should be obtained wherever possible for investigation of infection: (a) acute sample - as early as possible in the illness, and (b) convalescent sample within 2 weeks of onset.
Sample Stability
-
Synonyms
Rubella Immunity
Turnaround Time
1 day
Test performed on weekdays. TAT can be 1-2 days
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST(Microtainer)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Microtainer)
- Heparin (Microtainer)
Additional Specimen Information
3.5 mL SST Serum (Preferred)
2 x Micro-SST2 mL Paediatric 2xMicro-SST Serum (Preferred)
EDTA 4 mL EDTA Plasma
Plain 4 mL Plain Serum
PST 4 mL PST Plasma
Last updated: 30/03/2026