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Mumps Virus IgG Antibody by EIA, Serum
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Test Code
MUMP
Alias/See Also
8624;
Mumps;
Mumps Immune;
Mumps;
Mumps Immune;
CPT Codes
86735
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (SST). (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Thursday only
BS
BS
Report Available
6 days
Reference Range
SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
N/M/F | 1000Y | INDEX | |
< OR = 0.90 Negative | |||
0.91 - 1.09 Equivocal | |||
> or = 1.10 Positive | |||
Positive result indicates that the patient has antibody to mumps virus. It does not differentiate between an active or past infection. The clinical diagnosis must be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical signs and symptoms of the patient. |
Clinical Significance
Mumps is an acute, usually self-limited systemic illness characterized by parotidites, high fever and fatigue. One third of infections are asymptomatic. A live attenuated vaccine is available. The mumps EIA IgG antibody test is sufficiently sensitive to establish immune status of the patient.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 22, 2021