Specimen Requirements
Title
Mumps Virus Antibody IgM
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, allow to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) (CF), Anticomplement Immunofluorescence, Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA), Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Stability
Room temp: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
3-5 days performed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday
Clinical Use
Aids in the diagnosis of acute mumps infection. Result provides a titer.
Test Code
MIGM