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HelpTest Code MMPGM Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
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.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Useful For
Diagnosis of mumps virus infection
Determination of postimmunization immune response of individuals to the mumps vaccine
Documentation of previous infection with mumps virus in an individual with no previous record of immunization to mumps virus
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMPM | Mumps Ab, IgM, S | Yes | Yes |
| MPPG | Mumps Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
Method Name
MMPM: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
MPPG: Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Reporting Name
Mumps Ab, IgM and IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.9 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
IgM:
Negative: Index value 0.00-0.79
Reference value applies to all ages.
IgG:
Vaccinated: Positive (≥1.1 AI)
Unvaccinated: Negative (≤0.8 AI)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
MMPM: Tuesday
MPPG: Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test 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-Mumps, IgG
86735-Mumps, IgM
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MMPGM | Mumps Ab, IgM and IgG, S | 77250-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MUMP1 | Mumps Ab, IgM, S | 6478-2 |
| MUMG | Mumps Ab, IgG, S | 6476-6 |
| DEXM | Index Value | 25419-3 |
| DEXG5 | Mumps IgG Antibody Index | 25418-5 |