Laboratory Diagnostic of Rubella

Overview

The objective of the paper is to inform interested paediatricians, general practitioners andlaboratory departments on the necessity and ways of laboratory tests of the clinical diagnosisof rubella. The authors mention the possibilities of laboratory diagnosis of primary rubellainfection, reinfection, congenital syndrome and infection of the foetus and possibilities ofassessment of rubella immunity.

Key words:
laboratory diagnosis of rubella - serology of rubella - primary rubella infection - rubella reinfection - avidity of rubella IgG.