Mumps Antibody IgM (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Lab Code
- 644
- External Test Id
- MMPM
- Description
Useful For: Laboratory diagnosis of mumps virus infection.
Ordering Notes:
- Review by the King County Public Health epidemiologist (206-296-4774) is recommended before ordering IgM serology for suspected acute mumps infection.
- To determine Mumps immune status, refer to test Mumps Immune Status [MPIS].
- References
- Mayo Clinic Laboratories Mumps Virus Antibody IgM Clinical & Interpretive Information.
- Synonyms
- MMPM, Mumps IgM, Mumps Serology
Interpretation
- Method
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
- Ref. Range Notes
Reference Values:
Mumps Ab, IgM: Negative Index Value: 0.00 - 0.79 - Interferences and Limitations
Cautions:
Results must always be interpreted together with other clinical and laboratory findings.
Serum specimens drawn during the acute phase of infection may be negative by serological tests.
All positive results must be interpreted with care, as some false-positive results or heterotypical responses of the IgM have been seen in the serum of pregnant women or in patients with an acute infection caused by cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, measles, rubella, and parvovirus.
- References
- Mayo Clinic Laboratories Mumps Virus Antibody IgM Clinical & Interpretive Information.
- Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
3 mL blood in RED TOP or SST tube
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen 14 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.
Reject Due To: Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, heat-inactivated specimen.
- Quantity
-
requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Processing
- Processing
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Login: SEND1-;REFRIG
- RSNDT1: MAYOSD
- RSTYP1: SRM
- RTSRQ1: ;Mumps Antibody IgM (Mayo MMPM)
Sendouts:
- Order Mayo Test: MMPM.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen 14 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.
Reject Due To: Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, heat-inactivated specimen.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Performing Location(s)
-
Sendout Mayo Clinic Laboratories
800-533-1710200 First Street Southwest
Rochester, MN 55901 - Frequency
- Performed: Tuesday. Report Available: 1-4 days.
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- Billing Comments
CPT: 86735
- LOINC