Virology
| Full details for "Mumps virus - serology". | |
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Name |
Mumps virus - serology |
Alternative name/Profile |
parotitis / epididymitis / orchitis / meningitis |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral blood or saliva |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
6 ml clotted Red top serum tube or sterile universal container |
Frequency of analysis |
Weekly |
Turnaround time |
5 Working days |
Availability |
Monday - Friday |
Notes |
Mumps is a rare cause of meningitis. Send serum/clotted blood for Mumps IgM ONLY if symptoms suggest. Please contact laboratory if in doubt. Specimens sent to National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. |
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Last updated |
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:40:28 IST |