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Mumps Virus Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Diagnostic
Test Code36564
CPT Codes
86735 (x2)
Includes
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Diagnostic
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 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
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, Thurs; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
Mumps Virus Ab (IgG), Diagnostic
The presence of mumps IgG antibody suggests immunization or past or current infection with mumps virus.
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
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.
| AU/mL | Interpretation |
| <9.00 | Negative |
| 9.00-10.99 | Equivocal |
| >10.99 | Positive |
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
| Titer | Interpretation |
| <1:20 | Antibody not detected |
| ≥1:20 | Antibody detected |
Clinical Significance
Mumps is an acute, usually self-limited systemic illness characterized by parotiditis, high fever and fatigue. One third of infections are asymptomatic.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153
