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Mumps Virus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
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Test Code
MUMPQL
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
Oral/buccal swab in sterile leak-proof container in 3 mL M4 media, or VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM)
Minimum Volume
0.35 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
This real-time PCR assay is able to rapidly detect mumps virus RNA in infected individuals. It can be used as a tool to help diagnose disease in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, particularly in the situations of disease outbreak.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: November 24, 2021