MUMPS IGM ANTIBODY

General Information

Performed: Mon-Fri

Turn Around Time: 2-5 days

CPT Codes: 86735

Performed By: Referral Lab

Notes:

Clinical Utility:

0.79 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable IgM antibody to Mumps virus

0.80-1.20 IV: Equivocal - Borderline levels of IgM antibody to Mumps virus. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful

1.21 IV or greater: Positive - Presence of IgM antibody to Mumps virus detected, which may indicate a current or recent infection. However, low levels of IgM antibody may occasionally persist for more than 12 months post-infection or immunization.

Link: Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM

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