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Order Code LABCMUMP Mumps Virus Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

Additional Codes

Mayo Code: CMUMP

Reporting Name

Mumps Virus Ab, IgG and IgM, CSF

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of central nervous system infection by mumps virus

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

CSF


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Submit aliquot from collection vial 1.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

IgG: <1:5

IgM: <1:10

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

86735 x 2

Method Description

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a patient is reacted with the antigen substrate. Antibodies, if present, will bind to the antigen forming stable antigen-antibody complexes. If no antibodies are present, the complexes will not be formed, and CSF components will be washed away. Fluorescein labeled antihuman IgG or IgM antibody is added to the reaction site which binds with the complexes formed. This results in a positive reaction of bright apple-green fluorescence when viewed with a properly equipped fluorescence microscope. If no complexes are formed, the fluorescein labeled antibody will be washed away, exhibiting a negative result.(Package insert: Mumps Virus Antigen Substrate Slide. AESKU.BION; 09/2019)

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK

Method Name

Immunofluorescence

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.