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Test Directory Mumps Virus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Mumps Virus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Test Summary

This real-time PCR assay is able to rapidly detect mumps virus RNA in infected individuals. It can be used as a tool to help diagnose disease in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, particularly in the situations of disease outbreak.

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Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

Oral/buccal swab in sterile leak-proof container in 3 mL M4 media, or VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM)

Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

MUMPQL

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5506

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87798

Billing Code

670338

CPT Statement

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Not detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days