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Test Code LAB3409 Mumps Virus by PCR

Important Note

  • Sources required on patient label and in order.
  • Testing performed at Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory, for direct testing questions contact Molecular Biology and Virology Department (319) 355-4376.
  • Test Requisition Form Iowa SHL Mumps Test Requisition Form.
  • Ship specimen with absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen with cold pack to Coralville location.
Infectious

Additional Codes

Sunquest: MUMPCR

Collection

Patient Preparation:

  • Massage the parotid gland area just in front of the ear and near the angle of the jaw for 30 seconds prior to collecting secretions on the swab.
  • Aseptically swab the buccal cavity by sweeping the swab near the upper molar to the lower molar. 
  • Place swab in M4RT viral transport medium and do not remove swab

Specimen Type:

  • Buccal/Oral swab in M4RT viral transport medium.

   

Minimum Volume:

  • Entire swab with M4RT viral transport medium.

Reasons for Rejection:

  • Frozen samples; Sample obtained on cotton-tipped, wooden-shafted, or calcium alginate swabs.

Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable

Refrigerated: 3 Days (Preferred)

Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Ranges

Not Detected

Methodology

Nucleic Acid Amplification by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performing Laboratory

Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory Coralville, IA

 

Days Performed:

  • Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Analytical Time:

  • 1-3 business days.

CPT Codes

87798