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Test Code MUMPSG Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG Screen, Serum

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

Refrigerated 7 days

 

Reference Values

Negative (No IgG antibodies specific to mumps detected. Patient is presumed not to have had a previous exposure to mumps through infection or vaccination.)

Equivocal (Equivocal results. Obtain an additional specimen for re-testing.)

Positive (IgG antibody to mumps detected. This may indicate that the patient was exposed to mumps through infection or vaccination.)

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Icterus

Mild:

NA

Gross:

NA

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

CPT Coding

86735

Secondary ID

HHA1525

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test name LOINC Code

Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG Screen, Serum

22415-4