Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
>5ml
Sample Preparation
Serum should be split as soon as possible after collection.Turnaround Time
5 daysSample Stability
Store at 2-8C for up to 7 days or at -20c for longer term storageMumps IgM
General Information
Mumps-specific IgM test for the diagnosis of acute Mumps. All Mumps-specific IgM positive results are still required to be notified to the Centre for Infoection Colindale, for surveillance purposes.
Patient Preparation
For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.
Red top blood (serum) samples
- Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.
Notes
All Mumps IgM positiive sresults are telephoned by medics to the requesting laboratory/sender. Clinical advice will also be available after hours for all contact tracing and potential prophylaxis advice.
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: RCPA & NEQAS