ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0054442: Mumps Virus Antibody IgG, CSF |
| Test Mnemonic: MUMPSCSF | |
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Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Sun, Tue-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: CSF.
Transport: 0.5 mL CSF at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Remarks: Frozen specimens are also acceptable. CSF is the only acceptable specimen type. Unacceptable Conditions: Heat-inactivated or contaminated specimens. Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen 1 year |
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| Reference Interval: |
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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: | |
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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.
Please refer to Statement E in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86735 |