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Mumps IgG
Test CodeLab160
Alias/See Also
MSPE
Mumps Immunity (IgG)
Mumps IgG Antibody
Mumps Immunity (IgG)
Mumps IgG Antibody
CPT Codes
86735
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge SST after clotting to separate serum from cells
Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated – 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Storage and stability requirements not met
Improper or no label on container
Improper container
Leaking container
Quantity not sufficient
Expired collection tube
Improper or no label on container
Improper container
Leaking container
Quantity not sufficient
Expired collection tube
Methodology
Athena
Setup Schedule
Monday and Thursday
Reference Range
Immune-Positive
Clinical Significance
Mumps is an acute, self-limiting, contagious disease for which a live, attenuated virus vaccine is available. The testing of serum for IgG antibodies to the Mumps virus allows for the determination of the immune status of previously infected or previously vaccinated individuals.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Immunology – Microbiology
