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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB160 |
| NBS code | LBC13371 |
| Service code | 31763 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| Preferred: | Acceptable: |
| Yellow Top | Red Top |
Additional information: Submit acute and convalescent specimens 2 weeks apart.
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours.
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday, Friday TAT 2 - 5 days
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
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
A “reactive” result suggests previous exposure or immunisation to mumps
Update
Last updated 26/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
| Mumps IgG value | 25418-5 |
|---|---|
| Mumps IgG | 6476-6 |
Alias
Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG