| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST or Red top tube | 7 days 2-8°C |
<0.9 Index Value; Negative for mumps IgG antibody, presumed non-immune to mumps infection; =0.9-<1.1 Index Value; Equivocal, recommend retesting in 2 weeks if indicated; =1.1 Index Value; Positive for mumps IgG antibody, presumed immune. |
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) serum. Transport tubes at ambient temperature or refrigerated. Samples should be refrigerated if not tested immediately. Freeze samples at or below -20°C if the sample is not assayed within 24 hours.
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Method
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri
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Turn-Around Time
3 days
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Instructions/Notes |
Clinical Utility
Aid in the diagnosis of Mumps infection. Serological determination immune status to Mumps virus (vaccination). Used to screen patients for exposure/immunity to the Mumps virus.
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CPT Codes
86735
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