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Test Code MUMPU Mumps Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Urine


Ordering Guidance


Polymerase chain reaction testing (this test) is recommended as the first-line test if a patient has symptoms of mumps (ie, fever, swollen salivary/parotid glands).

 

If serology has been performed and IgM-class antibodies against mumps are detected (MMPGM / Mumps Virus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum), this test should be ordered to confirm mumps infection.



Shipping Instructions


Specimens must be shipped at refrigerated temperature. Specimens received frozen will be rejected.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.


Reporting Name

Mumps Virus PCR, Urine

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated 7 days

Reject Due To

Samples that have been heat-inactivated
Urine containing preservatives
Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Supportive Data

The following validation data support the use of this assay for clinical testing.

 

Accuracy:

Accuracy studies were performed by testing negative and positive (near the limit of detection) urine and buccal swab samples. Both urine and buccal swabs yielded 100% positive agreement and 100% negative agreement with expected results.


Analytical Sensitivity/Limit of Detection:

The lower limit of detection of this assay is 1.25 genome copies/mcL for urine and buccal swabs.

 

Precision:

Inter-assay and intra-assay precisions were 100%.

 

Specificity:

No sequences were identified that would result in cross-reactivity with the assay by in silico analysis. No cross-reactivity was detected in experiments testing a panel of nucleic acid extracts from more than 50 bacterial, fungal, and viral organisms causing similar disease or commonly found in urine or buccal swabs.

 

Reportable Range:

This is a qualitative assay, and the results are reported as either negative or positive for the mumps virus target.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time

1 week

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87798

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MUMPU Mumps Virus PCR, Urine 86580-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
617824 Mumps Virus PCR, Urine 86580-8