CPT/HCPCS
86735
Order Code
CH297
Turnaround Time
7-10 Days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Transport Tube
Preferred Specimens
1 mL Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Clinical Significance
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Immune Status – Mumps is an acute, usually self-limited systemic illness characterized by parotiditis, high fever and fatigue. One third of infections are asymptomatic.
Reference Ranges
AU/mL – Interpretation
<9.00 - Not consistent with immunity
9.00 - 10.99 - Equivocal
The presence of mumps IgG antibody suggests immunization or past or current infection with mumps virus
>10.99 – Consistent with immunity
