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HelpTest Code Lab160 Mumps IgG Antibody, Serum
Infectious
Additional Codes
LAB160
Methodology
Multiplex Flourescent Immunoassay
Literature Reference:
1. MMRV IgG Package insert, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. 12/2024
2. Costello M, Yungbluth M. Viral infections. In: Davey F, Herman C, McPherson R, eds, et al. Clinical diagnosis and management by laboratory methods. Philadelphia: Saunders 2001:1045-71.
3. Miller L. Serology of viral infections. In: Stevens CD, ed. Clinical immunology and serology; a laboratory perspective. Philadelphia: Davis, 2003:336.
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain red top, Red/Grey SST or Gold SST
Specimen Volume: Full tube, minimum 1mL serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Interpretive Data
Mumps IgG
| Result | Interpretation |
| Negative | Results suggest individual is non immune and susceptible to the virus. |
| Equivocal | Presence of antibodies cannot be determined. Recommend follow up testing in 10-14 days if clinically indicated. |
| Positive | Results suggest response to immunization or prior exposure to the virus. |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday 0700-1300
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86735
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma, mint green (heparin)
Analyte Stability: Avoid hemolysis. Refer to analyte stability chart.
Laboratory Processing Instructions: Test performed in the Core Lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to OBS3 with a minimum of 1mL of plasma/serum. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 7 days.
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Mumps IgG, serum | 6476-6 |
Reference Values
Mumps IgG - Positive