Test Code MPPG Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)
Useful For
Determination of postimmunization immune response of individuals to the mumps vaccine
Documentation of previous infection with mumps virus in an individual with no previous record of immunization to mumps virus
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
Reporting Name
Mumps Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Vaccinated: Positive (≥1.1 AI)
Unvaccinated: Negative (≤0.8 AI)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86735
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MPPG | Mumps Ab, IgG, S | 6476-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MUMG | Mumps Ab, IgG, S | 6476-6 |
DEXG5 | Mumps IgG Antibody Index | 25418-5 |