Test Code: MumpG Preferred Name Mumps antibodies
No
< 2 days (If IgM is required)
External
1 day
Medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (adult) | 8 mL | SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top) |
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Blood (paediatric) | 2 mL | 4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
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CSF | 0.5 mL | Black top tubes (kit contains 3 tubes; sterile) |
COLLECTION NOTES
--No collection notes--
GENERAL NOTES
APPLICATION: Antibodies may not be present in an early acute phase specimen and a serum collection after 2 weeks may be required for diagnosis.
INTERPRETATION: The presence of Mumps IgG in CSF is evidence of Mumps menigititis but Mumps PCR is available.
