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Test ID FMUMM Mumps Virus Antibody, (IgM)

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay

Reporting Name

Mumps Virus Antibody (IgM)

Specimen Type

Serum

Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL serum refrigerated.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reference Values

Reference Range:          <1:20

 

Interpretive Criteria:

                                    <1:20 Antibody not detected

>or= 1:20 Antibody detected

 

 

The presence of IgM antibody to mumps typically indicates recent or current mumps infection; however, false positive results may occur due to antibody cross reactivity to parainfluenza virus.

 

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday through Saturday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

CPT Code Information

86735

NY State Approved

Yes