Test Code MUMPCR Mumps Virus PCR LAB3409

Performance

1 - 3 business days

Specimen Requirement

Specimen Type:			Buccal/Oral swab. PCR is a very sensitive test, and precautions should be taken to not cross-contaminate specimens (i.e., wear gloves and change before and after collecting specimen. Avoid contact with environmental surfaces).
Collection Instructions:			Collect specimen using a SHL Virus Isolation and Detection Kit (contains M4-RT viral transport medium and swabs) or equivalent viral transport medium. Buccal (Oral) Swab: The buccal cavity is the space between the cheek and teeth. The parotid duct drains in the space near the upper molars. Massage the parotid gland area just in front of the ear and near the angle of the jaw for 30 seconds prior to collecting secretions on the swab. Swab the buccal cavity by sweeping the swab near the upper molar to the lower molar. Place swab in M4-RT viral transport medium and do not remove swab.
Temperature and Stability:			Refrigerate (2-8°C); DO NOT FREEZE; Overnight
Unacceptable Conditions:			Frozen samples; Sample obtained on cotton-tipped, wooden-shafted or calcium alginate swabs.

Reference Values

Not Detected

Useful For

Presence of Mumps virus RNA is indicative of mumps infection.

CPT Information

87798

Method

Nucleic Acid Amplification by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)