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Test Code
MUVM
Test Name
Mumps IgM Antibody
CPT Codes
86735
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Aid in the diagnosis of acute mumps infection.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect specimen in gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x4
Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Gross bacterial contamination
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  •  Parotitis Epidemica Antibodies
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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