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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.

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

Icterus

Mild:

NA

Gross:

NA

 

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.)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

CPT Coding

86735

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test name LOINC Code

Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG Screen, Serum

22415-4

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

Refrigerated 7 days

 

Secondary ID

HHA1525