Mumps IgG
Clinical Background:
Mumps IgG detection is an indication of PAST mumps virus infection. The assay is not sensitive enough for vaccine induced immunity. There are very few cases where this test is required. Evidence of...
Mumps IgG detection is an indication of PAST mumps virus infection. The assay is not sensitive enough for vaccine induced immunity. There are very few cases where this test is required. Evidence of mumps immunity is not required for occupational health purposes.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Clotted blood - Gold SST
Clotted blood - Gold SST
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Clotted blood
Clotted blood
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 ml
5 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
Possible up to 5 days
Possible up to 5 days
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Quality Assurance:
External Quality Assurance Scheme
External Quality Assurance Scheme
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Interpretation:
Date of symptom onset is required for interpretation. Test may be negative up to 3 days from onset.
Date of symptom onset is required for interpretation. Test may be negative up to 3 days from onset.
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Reference Ranges:
None available
None available
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Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C