Rubella is a viral exanthematous infectious disease caused by Rubella virus. The illness follows a typically benign clinical course with rare complications and is subclinical in a large proportion of cases. Symptomatology is generally mild, characterized by fever, malaise, a maculopapular rash of 3 to 5 days duration and possibly coryza and conjunctivitis. The disease is usually accompanied by lymphadenopathy. Infection confers lifelong immunity.

4 mL (2 mL min.) Plasma from 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube OR 3 mL (2 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

PCR

Sample Daily by 11 am; Report 6 Working days

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No special preparation required