Serologic detection of mumps virus antibodies (IgG and/or IgM)
Microbiology
Serology
○ Whole blood
○ Serum
Other Information
○ IgG testing will be performed by PHOL on all mumps immunity serology requests. ○ Mumps IgG and IgM will be performed on diagnostic requests only, with relevant clinical history. ○ Collect the acute sample within 7 days after the onset of symptoms. Collect the convalescent sample minimum 7-10 days after the acute.