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Mumps Antibody IgM (Sendout)

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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
  1. Mayo Clinic Laboratories Mumps Virus Antibody IgM Clinical & Interpretive Information.
Synonyms
MMPM, Mumps IgM, Mumps Serology
Components

Interpretation

Guidelines
Method

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reference Range
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
  1. Mayo Clinic Laboratories Mumps Virus Antibody IgM Clinical & Interpretive Information.

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

Receiving Instructions

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.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Performed: Tuesday. Report Available: 1-4 days.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Mayo Clinic Laboratories
800-533-1710

200 First Street Southwest
Rochester, MN 55901

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPT: 86735