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Comment: Sites submitting specimens for testing must be approved by the Nebraska Health and Human Services System's Epidemiology Program within the Department of Regulation and Licensure.

A Special Microbiology Requisition or order must accompany the specimens.

Please call NPHL Client Services at 402-559-2440 or toll free 1-866-290-1406 for further clarification

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  TEST: Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM
  Synonym:
  Lab Defined: ARUP 0099589
  Admin Section: Service Center
  Method: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Results 1-6 days.
  Specimen: Blood.
  Collect: One 6.0 mL Clot (Red) or SST (Gold) tube.
  Volume: 1.0 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL) Pediatric Volume: 0.2 mL
  Transport: Refrigerate
  Comment: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Acute and convalescent samples must be labeled as such; parallel testing is preferred and convalescent samples must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute samples. Label sample plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."
  Reference Range: 0.79 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable IgM antibody to Mumps virus.
0.80-1.20 IV: Equivocal - Borderline levels of IgM antibody to Mumps virus. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.21 IV or greater: Positive - Presence of IgM antibody to Mumps virus detected, which may indicate a current or recent infection. However, low levels of IgM antibody may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection or immunization.
  Additional Info: While the presence of IgM antibodies suggests current or recent infection, low levels of IgM antibodies may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection or immunization.
  LIS Code: MUMPM

 

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