Test Code MUMPM Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM, Serum
Reporting Name
Mumps Ab, IgM, SPerforming Laboratory

Useful For
Laboratory diagnosis of mumps virus infection
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Reference Values
Negative: Index value 0.00-0.79
Reference value applies to all ages.
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86735
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MMPM | Mumps Ab, IgM, S | 6478-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MUMP1 | Mumps Ab, IgM, S | 6478-2 |
DEXM | Index Value | 25419-3 |
Report Available
1 to 7 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.