Mumps Virus Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Diagnostic

Test Code

36564

CPT Codes
86735 (x2)

Includes

Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Diagnostic
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA) • Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

FDA Status
Mumps Antibody (IgM): 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

See individual assays

Clinical Significance

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

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