Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
Test Summary
Used in the diagnosis of acute mumps infection.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia
Order Code
MUMPSM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1371
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86735 - **This test is not available for New York patient testing. For New York patients
- please use test code 901435.**
Billing Code
- 670340
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. 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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
The presence of IgM antibody to mumps typically indicates recent or current mumps infection; however, false positive results may occur due to antibody cross reactivity to parainfluenza virus.
| Titer | Interpretation |
| <1:20 | Antibody not detected |
| ≥1:20 | Antibody detected |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia
Billing
CPT Code
- 86735 - **This test is not available for New York patient testing. For New York patients
- please use test code 901435.**
Billing Code
- 670340
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
The presence of IgM antibody to mumps typically indicates recent or current mumps infection; however, false positive results may occur due to antibody cross reactivity to parainfluenza virus.
| Titer | Interpretation |
| <1:20 | Antibody not detected |
| ≥1:20 | Antibody detected |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 3 days