Test Detail
Mumps IgG Antibody
Back to Test Directory| Test Description |
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| Detection of IgG antibodies against Mumps Virus | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F |
1 - 5 business days | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) - DiaSorin | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| $26.01 | 86735 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | Minimum 1 mL Serum or Plasma | ||||
| Collection Instructions: |
Blood should be collected aseptically by venipuncture, allowed to clot, and the serum separated from the clot as soon as possible.
Red Top Tube: centrifuge and transfer serum to a secondary tube |
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| Shipping: | |||||
| Specimens should be stored and shipped under the same conditions. Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen with cold pack. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Temperature and Stability: | Refrigerate (2-8 degrees C); stable for up to 9 days. Freeze (-20 degrees C); stable for more than 9 days. | ||||
| Rejection Criteria: |
Specimens will be rejected if received under these conditions: CSF. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples as well as samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination should not be tested. Specimens not received in the correct temperature ranges stated under "Temperature and Stability" will be rejected. |
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| Expected Results: | |||||
| Negative, Equivocal, Positive | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| Mumps IgG antibody testing is intended to be used as an aid in the determination of serological status to mumps virus. | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| Mumps IgG, Mumps serology | |||||
