Pitfalls of rubella serology while on the brink of elimination : evaluation of national data, Belgium, 2017

Background: In Belgium, rubella serology is frequently requested in women of childbearing age, despite high vaccination coverage and a near-absence of congenital rubella cases. Different test kits are available and should be standardised by an international standard preparation. Aim: To analyse and compare rubella serology practices in Belgian laboratories. Methods: As part of the mandatory External Quality Assessment programme for rubella serology in Belgium, the national public health institute, Sciensano, sent a voluntary questionnaire concerning anti-rubella IgM/IgG analyses in women aged... Mehr ...