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Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Immune Status

Test Code
8624


CPT Codes
86735

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
AU/mL Interpretation
<9.00 Not consistent with immunity
9.00-10.99 Equivocal
>10.99 Consistent with immunity
The presence of mumps IgG antibody suggests immunization or past or current infection with mumps virus


Clinical Significance
Mumps is an acute, usually self-limited systemic illness characterized by parotiditis, high fever and fatigue. One third of infections are asymptomatic.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.