Rubella
Last updated: Saturday, 14, August, 2010
| Key Information | Appropriate Tests |
|---|---|
In pregnancy | Rubella antibodies (IgG and IgM). |
Congenital infection | Infant: blood, urine or saliva - virus detection, culture. Mother and infant: rubella antibodies (including IgM). Chorionic villus sampling is occasionally used for the diagnosis of fetal infection - consult pathologist. |