Mumps IgG Antibody

Test Name

Mumps IgG Antibody

Alternate Description

Mumps

LIS Code

MUMG

Availability

Twice a week

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Fluid Type And Minimum Volume

3 mL Whole Blood

Test Includes

IgG only

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 mL whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 0.7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Microtainer

Summary Test Name

Mumps IgG Antibody

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into 12X75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Weekly

Test Results

Positive or Negative