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Test Code MUG Mumps IgG

Specimen Requirements

“Submit acute and convalescent specimens 2 weeks apart”

 

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
 

Sample Stability

** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **

 

Specimen Type:  Serum
Ambient:  2 days
Refrigerate:  2 weeks
Frozen:  1 year

 

Reference Interval

Non-reactive: < 20 U/mL

Reactive:  > 20 U/mL, IgG antibody to Mumps may indicate a current or previous exposure/immunisation to Mumps

Days and Times Performed

Tuesday, Friday TAT 2-5 days

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay

Service Code

0031763

Update

last updated 26/02/2022

Unacceptable Condition

Haemolysis:  NA
Icterus: NA
Lipaemic: NA
Others:  NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

A “reactive” result suggests previous exposure or immunisation to mumps

Alias

Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG