Mumps Virus IgG Antibody by EIA, Serum
Test Summary
Mumps is an acute, usually self-limited systemic illness characterized by parotidites, high fever and fatigue. One third of infections are asymptomatic. A live attenuated vaccine is available. The mumps EIA IgG antibody test is sufficiently sensitive to establish immune status of the patient.
Aliases
- Mumps
- Mumps Immune
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (SST). (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
MUMP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB303
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86735
Billing Code
- 300607
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | INDEX | |
| < OR = 0.90 Negative | |||
| 0.91 - 1.09 Equivocal | |||
| > or = 1.10 Positive | |||
| 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. | |||
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 6 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (SST). (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | INDEX | |
| < OR = 0.90 Negative | |||
| 0.91 - 1.09 Equivocal | |||
| > or = 1.10 Positive | |||
| 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. | |||
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 6 days