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Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
Test Code36565
Alias/See Also
LAB161
CPT Codes
86735
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat
Report Available
2-4 days
Reference Range
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
The presence of IgM antibody to mumps typically indicates recent or current mumps infection; however, false positive results may occur due to antibody cross reactivity to parainfluenza virus.
Titer | Interpretation |
<1:20 | Antibody not detected |
≥1:20 | Antibody detected |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |