Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG

Mumps Virus Antibody, IgG
DataValue
Method Enzyme Immunoassay
CPT Code 86735
Test Scope
Preferred Specimen Serum
Other Acceptable Specimens None
Required Specimen Volume 1-3 mL serum
Minimum Specimen Volume 1 mL serum
Specimen Container Red Top or SST Tube, 7-10 mL
Specimen Identification Label tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection.
Special Instructions
  • Sample may be stored up to 4 days at room temperature, 7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C or frozen at -20°C or colder for up to 30 days.
  • Centrifuge and remove serum from clot as soon as possible and before storing. Transfer separated serum or plasma into a labeled plastic transport tube.
  • If need to store longer than 7 days, serum may be frozen at –20°C or colder.
  • Do not use heat-inactivated serum
  • Identify sample as acute or convalescent
Shipping Requirements Store and ship refrigerated at 2-8°C.
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimen
  • Gross Bacterial Contamination
  • Heat-Inactivated Serum
  • Specimen quantity not sufficient
Testing Location Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Turn-around-time 5 days (M-F)