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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test
Recent changes for Mumps Serology
Recent changes for Mumps Serology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
18th January 2023 | Laboratory | Microbiology | Biochemistry |
| Request Group | SMUM | MUM |
| Frequency | Daily | Twice weekly |
Mumps Serology |
Ordering information: | As of 01/01/2023 testing performed on a Diasorin Liaison XL
Only Mumps IgG is tested in Box Hill Lab, if current infection is suspected, a swab for PCR should be collected; if unable to be collected Mumps IgM is sent to VIDRL |
Alternate names: | Mumps Ab |
Laboratory: | Biochemistry |
Test Code: | MUM |
Specimen types: | Serum |
Container types: | Serum tube with gel |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab |
Notes: | The frequency for Mumps IgM test is twice weekly.
The transit of specimen from Angliss or Maroondah lab and out of working hour collection may cause the prolonged turnaround time |
Frequency: | Twice weekly |
Result Turnaround Time: | 1-3 days |
Laboratory Use Only |
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