MUMPS VIRUS AB (IGG), IMMUNE STATUS

Clinical Significance
Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG), Immune Status - Mumps is an acute, usually self-limited systemic illness characterized by parotiditis, high fever and fatigue. One third of infections are asymptomatic.

Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL

Transport Container
Transport tube

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Setup Schedule

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)
AU/mL    Interpretation
<9.00    Not consistent with immunity
9.00-10.99    Equivocal
>10.99    Consistent with immunityThe presence of mumps IgG antibody suggests immunization or past or current infection with mumps virus