Mumps virus serology IgG – immune status, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

MUMP

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

2819

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Mumps IgM Serology will not be performed. For Mumps laboratory testing please
refer to Public Health Update 4 December 2017 in Community Health Pathways.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot, serum 2 mL

Interpretation

Negative = No immunity to Mumps

Equivocal = Immunity Uncertain

Positive = The presence of Mumps IgG indicates an antibody response to either wild-type
virus or vaccine virus.
As outlined by CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/mumps/lab/overview-serology.html), the
presence of mumps-specific IgG does not necessarily predict the presence of
neutralising antibodies or protection from mumps disease.

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative or Equivocal or Positive

Test Method

EIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$34.16 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2819

Onset date of illness desirable.
Urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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