Test Code MUMP Mumps Virus IgG
Specimen Type
BloodSerum
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Volume
5 ml
Minimum Collection Volume
1 ml
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture.
Specimens must be properly labelled with the patient’s name, hospital identification number, time and date of collection, and initials of person collecting specimen.
Transport
Separate serum and refrigerate
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerated, 7 days
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Mumps Virus IgG;
EPIC Code
LAB160
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, GRN-PST, R-NoGel, EDTA (Lavender) plasma
Additional Information
Collect specimen in SST (preferred) or red top tube (acceptable). Centrifuge, aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 11:00pm