Mumps Virus Antibody IgM, CSF

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Negative
Positive

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.

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.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86735

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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