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Test Code Lab160 Mumps, IgG, Screen, Serum

Infectious

Methodology

Multiplex Flourescent Immunoassay

Literature Reference:

1. MMRV IgG Package insert, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 02-2019

2. Costello M, Yungbluth M. Viral infections. In: Davey F, Herman C, McPherson R, eds, et al. Clinical diagnosis and management by laboratory methods. Philadelphia: Saunders 2001:1045-71.

3. Miller L. Serology of viral infections. In: Stevens CD, ed. Clinical immunology and serology; a laboratory perspective. Philadelphia: Davis, 2003:336.

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain red top, Red/Grey SST or Gold SST

Specimen Volume: Full tube, minimum 1mL serum

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Interpretive Data

Mumps IgG  Result Interpretation 
  Nonreactive No detectable antibody to mumps. Such individuals are presumed to be uninfected and susceptible to primary infection.
   Equivocal Presence or absence of detectable mumps antibody cannot be determined.  Submit new specimen if clinically indicated.
  Reactive Results suggest response to immunization or prior exosure to the virus.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday 0700-1300

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86735

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Analyte Stability:

Serum may be stored at 2o C to 8o C for up to 7 days prior to assay, with no more than 3 freeze/thaw cycles.

Specimen can be frozen at ≤-20o C for 6 months.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab.  Specimen will be processed by the automated line for delivery to AOB with a minimum or 1mL of serum. Completed specimens will be stored for 7 days refrigerated.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Mumps, IgG Screen 6476-6