Mumps IgG

Message
WALTER REED


Test Code
WR9


Alias/See Also
"13056
PAROTITIS EPIDEMICA ANTIBODIES
096552
MUMPS
MUMPS IGG
MUM-FEVA"


Preferred Specimen
Serum


Instructions
SPIN, SEPARATE AND FREEZE SERUM - SHIP ON DRY ICE!


Transport Container
RED SST/GEL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Frozen


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


Methodology
ELISA

Limitations
"NEGATIVE: No detectable antibody to mumps virus by ELISA. Individuals
presumed uninfected with mumps and susceptible to infection.

POSITIVE: Indicates presence of detectable IgG antibody to mumps virus by
ELISA. Indicates immunity from vaccination or current or previous infection."


Reference Range
< 1.10 NEGATIVE >= 1.10 POSITIVE




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