Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG); Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)
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Mumps Virus Antibodies IgG and IgM, Serum
Test ID: MUMVAB
Test
Method
IgG by Immunoassay (IA) and IgM by Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Clinical Utility
Mumps is an acute, usually self-limited systemic illness characterized by parotiditis, high fever and fatigue. One third of infections are asymptomatic.
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
1-Nov-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 4 days |
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| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Gross |
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| Lipemia | Gross |
Test Version
1-Nov-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
IgG by Immunoassay (IA) and IgM by Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG) | AU/mL |
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A 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 clinical signs and symptoms of the patient.
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
1-Nov-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
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| MUMVAB | 63041MUMPS VIRUS ANTIBODY (IGG) | AU/mL |
| 63042MUMPS VIRUS ANTIBODY (IGM) | titer |
Test Version
1-Nov-2019