MUMPS ANTIBODY

Lab Section Category	Virology View write-up
Test Description	Mumps IgM or IgG
Specimen Required	3 – 5 mL plain blood. (a) To diagnose acute infection, send single acute sample for mumps IgM. (b) To diagnose past infection or for evidence of immunity, send single sample for mumps IgG.
Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Method	Mumps IgM : Immunofluorescence assay (IFA) Mumps IgG : Enzyme linked fluorescence assay (ELFA)
Test Results	Acute infection : Acute serum positive for IgM. A negative IgM result within 5 days of onset of illness should be repeated. Past infection/Immunity : Presence of IgG in the absence of specific IgM
Turnaround Time	Mumps IgM : <1 – 4 days Mumps IgG : <1 - 7 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Mumps IgM : Tuesday and Friday Mumps IgG : Thursday

Change History Notes

30 Apr 2025 12:00 AM

Mumps Virus Total Antibody test discontinued services w.e.f 30 April 2025.
21 Jul 2023 12:00 AM

Changed Mumps IgG test method.
31 Jul 2021 12:00 AM

Changed Mumps IgG test method, day test set up and turnaround time.

Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025