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Test Code Lab160 Mumps IgG Antibody, Serum

Infectious

Methodology

Multiplex Flourescent Immunoassay

Literature Reference:

1. MMRV IgG Package insert, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 12/2024

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 
Negative Results suggest individual is non immune and susceptible to the virus. 
Equivocal Presence of antibodies cannot be determined. Recommend follow up testing in 10-14 days if clinically indicated. 
Positive Results suggest response to immunization or prior exposure 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

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma, mint green (heparin)

Analyte Stability:  Avoid hemolysis.  Refer to analyte stability chart.

Laboratory Processing Instructions: Test performed in the Core Lab.  Processed by automated line for delivery to OBS3 with a minimum of 1mL of plasma/serum.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 7 days.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Mumps IgG, serum 6476-6

Reference Values

Mumps IgG - Positive