Mumps IgG Antibody
Test Mnemonic
MUMPSG
CPT Codes
- 86735 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
7966-5
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 9 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Avoid using hemolyzed, lipemic or bacterially contaminated sera.
Clinical Info
Diagnosis of infectious diseases should not be established on the basis of a single test result, but should be determined in conjunction with clinical findings and infection history. A positive result generally indicates exposure to mumps virus or previous vaccination. Patients with negative results, no history of vaccination and exposure to mumps is suspected should be retested 1-2 weeks later. Patients with Equivocal results should have a new sample collected and tested 1-2 weeks later.
Clinical Limitation
Bacterial contamination or heat inactivation of the specimens may affect the test result. .