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Mumps Virus Ab IgM 36565

Test Code
MUMPS IGM


Alias/See Also
MUMPS IGM


CPT Codes
86735

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
Draw one SST and send serum refrigerated.


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
R


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


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


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
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Reference Range
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
Titer Interpretation
<1:20 Antibody not detected
≥1:20 Antibody detected
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.


Clinical Significance
Used in the diagnosis of acute mumps infection.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



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