Mumps serum antibodies
Microbiology
Notes
- Mumps is a notifiable disease. Click for notification form.
- This test is used to diagnose current or recent mumps infection
- Suspected cases can be confirmed by a MMR oral fluid test; kits are available from the Health Protection Team ( 0845 504 8668)
- Mumps serum antibody testing is used to diagnose current or recent mumps infection
- For mumps immunity, see Mumps antibodies - post vaccination
- This test is part of the following viral screen sets:
Sample requirements
Serum - paired samples not normally required
8.5ml of blood taken into a plain gel tube
Required information
- Relevant clinical details
- Date of onset
- Details of exposure to other suspected cases
- Vaccination history
Storage/transport
Store at fridge temperature
Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature
Turnaround time
Mumps CFT tests are performed in-house
Mumps IgM tests are sent to a National Reference Centre
7 - 10 days