Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Mumps Testing
General
Synonym/Acronym:
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Rationale
To assist in confirming a diagnosis of a current, recent, or past mumps infection.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Indirect immunofluorescence.
| IgM | Interpretation | IgG | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negative | No significant level of detectable IgM mumps virus antibody | Negative | No significant level of detectable IgG mumps virus antibody; indicative of nonimmunity |
| Indeterminate | Equivocal results; retest in 7–14 days | Indeterminate | Equivocal results; retest in 7–14 days |
| Positive | IgM antibody to mumps virus detected; indicative of recent immunization, current or recent infection | Positive | IgG antibody to mumps virus detected; indicative of immunization, current or past infection |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
Specific infectious organisms are required to be reported to local, state, and national departments of health. Lists of specific organisms may vary among facilities. State health departments provide information regarding reportable diseases, which can be accessed at each state health department website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide information regarding national notifiable diseases at https://ndc .services.cdc.gov/search-results-year/.
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