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Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Immune Status : 8624
Test CodeMUMPGB or 8624
CPT Codes
86735
Instructions
Serum separator tube (SST) or a plain red top tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport; if a plain red top tube, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL serum (Min. 0.5 mL) into a standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
1-4 days
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
<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.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
