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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 gelSerum tube with gel
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

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW