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Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Immune Status
MessageSRHC Clients:
- 1 gold top tube or 1 red top tube
- Gross hemolysis or lipemia is unacceptable
- Transport to SRHC laboratory within 8 hours
Test Code
LAB160
Quest Code
8624
Alias/See Also
Mumps Immune status
EPIC: LAB160
CPT Codes
86735
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (0.1 mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated, stable 7 days
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
< or = 0.90: Negative
_ 0.91-1.09: Equivocal
> or = 1.10: Positive
A 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.
_ 0.91-1.09: Equivocal
> or = 1.10: Positive
A 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
atenuated vaccine is available. The Mumps EIA IgG
antibody test is sufficiently sensitive to establish
immune status of the patient.
characterized by parotidites, high fever and fatigue.
One-third of infections are asymptomatic. A live
atenuated vaccine is available. The Mumps EIA IgG
antibody test is sufficiently sensitive to establish
immune status of the patient.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
