Ordering Recommendation
Not recommended.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
CSF.
Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Bacterially contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or xanthochromic specimens.
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.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86735
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0054443 | Mumps Virus Antibody IgM CSF | 13267-0 |
Aliases
- MMR
- Mumps IgM CSF
- MumpsCSF Serology
- Parotitis