Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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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

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

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

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