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HelpTest Code MUMPS or LAB160 Mumps IgG, Serum
Specimen Requirements
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Gold Acceptable: Red
|
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
4.5mL; full tube |
| Minimum Volume: |
1 mL |
| Collection Instructions: |
Gently invert the sample 5-6 times after collection. |
| Specimen Transport: |
Refrigerate |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Allow the specimen to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. After centrifugation, specimen tubes without a gel barrier should have the serum aliquoted to a false bottom container. 4. Keep serum refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Room Temperature | 8 hours |
Specimen Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Icterus | Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject |
| Other | Quantity not sufficient |
Useful For
Immune status testing: Determination of postimmunization immune response of individuals to the mumps vaccine. Includes qualitative determination of mumps virus IgG.
Documentation of previous infection with mumps virus in an individual with no previous record of immunization to mumps virus
Methodology
Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200: Multiplex flow immunoassay
Reference Ranges
| Test ID | Reference Range and Reporting Units |
|---|---|
| MUMPS | < 0.9 AI: Negative |
| 0.9-1.0 AI: Equivocal | |
| > 1.1 AI: Positive |
AI = Antibody Index
Note: Values below 1.1 AI are flagged as abnormal to alert for apparent failure or lack of vaccination.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Expected TAT
Same day or 1-2 days
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Kalamazoo
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
86735
LOINC Code
6476-6