Mumps – serology

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.
○ Serum separator tube (clotted blood) (min volume 5 mL)
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
PHOL
○ Up to 5 days
416-586-4800 extension 4563
NO
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.

○ Specimens should be stored and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) immediately after collection.

○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing