Mumps Antibodies, IgM
Mumps Antibodies, IgM
    
Number
160499
CPT
86735
Synonyms
Parotitis Epidemica Antibodies
Test Includes
Quantitation of IgM antibodies
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Reference Interval
  • Negative: <0.80
  • Borderline: 0.80-1.20
  • Positive: >1.20
Use
Aid in the diagnosis of acute mumps infection
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

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