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HelpTest Code MMPM Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM, Serum
Reporting Name
Mumps Ab, IgM, SPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Laboratory diagnosis of mumps virus infection
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative: Index value 0.00-0.79
Reference value applies to all ages.
Interpretation
Positive:
Presence of IgM-class antibodies to mumps virus may support a clinical diagnosis of recent or acute phase infection with this virus.
Negative:
Absence of IgM-class antibodies to mumps virus suggests lack of acute phase infection with mumps virus. However, serology may be negative in early disease, and results should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86735
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MMPM | Mumps Ab, IgM, S | 6478-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MUMP1 | Mumps Ab, IgM, S | 6478-2 |
| DEXM | Index Value | 25419-3 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.