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HelpTest Code MMPM Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM, 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
Laboratory diagnosis of mumps virus infection
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Mumps Ab, IgM, SSpecimen 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.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
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
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 |