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Mumps Virus PCR

Ordering information:

Request when Mumps diagnosis required. Buccal swab/saliva swab required

Alternate names:

Mumps NAD

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

MUPCR

Specimen types:

Swab
Saliva

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

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

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"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW