Mumps Virus by PCR, Qualitative
Test Mnemonic
MUMPCR
CPT Codes
- 87798 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
47532-7
Includes
- Mumps Virus by PCR
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swab | Buccal | Viral Transport Media | Frozen | Patient should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30 minutes before collecting oral sample. Place oral/buccal swab in sterile, leak-proof container in 3 mL Viral Transport Media. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 1 week |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Reference Range
Special Info
Urine and Nasopharyngeal swab specimens will be rejected. This test is New York state approved.
Clinical Info
Detect mumps virus in buccal swab specimens.