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Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Immune Status
Test CodeMUMPG
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Tues-sun
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
AU/mL | Interpretation |
<9.00 | Not consistent with immunity |
9.00-10.99 | Equivocal |
>10.99 | Consistent with immunity |
Clinical Significance
Mumps is an acute, usually self-limited systemic illness characterized by parotiditis, high fever and fatigue. One third of infections are asymptomatic.