ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Mumps Virus Antibody IgG, CSF : 0054442

Mnemonic: MUMPSCSF

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Sun, Tue-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: CSF.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens other than CSF. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen 1 year
Reference Interval:
0.89 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable IgG mumps virus antibody.
0.90-1.09 IV: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.10 IV or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to mumps virus detected, which may indicate a current or past infection. Positive IgG antibody levels in the absence of current clinical symptoms may indicate immunity.
Interpretive Data: The detection of antibodies to mumps in CSF may indicate central nervous system infection. However, consideration must be given to possible contamination by blood or transfer of serum antibodies across the blood-brain barrier.

Refer to Statement E under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 86735
Cross References: Encephalitis (Mumps Virus Antibody IgG, CSF), Meningitis (Mumps Virus Antibody IgG, CSF)
 
 

 

 

 
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