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Mumps Virus Antibody IgM, CSF
0054443
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Ordering Recommendation
Not recommended.
Mnemonic
MUMPSMCSF
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
CSF.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen types other than CSF. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
| 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. |
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.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86735
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0054443 | Mumps Virus Antibody IgM CSF | 13267-0 |
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Aliases
- MMR
- Mumps IgM CSF
- MumpsCSF Serology
- Parotitis
Mumps Virus Antibody IgM, CSF
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