Test Details
Mnemonic
MUMG
Ordering Code
3003300
CPT-4 Code(s)
86735
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Draw blood in a Serum Separator Tube (SST). Centrifuge, separate and send 0. 5 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 9 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 9 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Reference Range
<9.0 Negative: No antibody detected
9.0 - 10.9 Equivocal: Repeat testing in
10 - 14 days may be helpful
≥11.0 Positive: IgG antibody to Mumps detected
which may indicate current or previous
exposure/immunization to Mumps
9.0 - 10.9 Equivocal: Repeat testing in
10 - 14 days may be helpful
≥11.0 Positive: IgG antibody to Mumps detected
which may indicate current or previous
exposure/immunization to Mumps
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes