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 |
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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 |
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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