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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Mumps Virus PCR

Recent changes for Mumps Virus PCR

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
29th August 2025
Preferred Specimen Type

Swab
Saliva

Swab
Saliva
Blood

Preferred Container Type

Swab - red top, plain swab, wooden shaft
Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
UTM/Sterile pot

Swab - red top, plain swab, wooden shaft
Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
UTM/Sterile pot
EDTA

Mumps Virus PCR

Ordering information:

Request when Mumps diagnosis required. Buccal swab/saliva swab preferred, can also test EDTA blood.

Alternate names:
Mumps NAD
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
MUPCR
Specimen types:
Swab
Saliva
Blood
Container types:
Swab - red top, plain swab, wooden shaft
Swab - blue top (Amies transport media)
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
UTM/Sterile pot
EDTA		Swab - red top, plain swab, wooden shaft
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Minimum Adult Volume:
0.2 mL
Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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