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HelpTest Code MUMP Mumps Virus IgG
Specimen Type
BloodSerum
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection 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.
Collection Volume
5 ml
Minimum Collection Volume
1 ml
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerated, 7 days
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 11:00pm
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.
Transport
Separate serum and refrigerate
Lab Department
Chemistry