UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Mumps by PCR
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| Test Code(s): |
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MISC / RMISC
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| CPT Code(s): |
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87798
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| Methodology: |
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PCR
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Aid in the diagnosis of mumps. Buccal swabs are the preferred specimen for testing.
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Mon-Fri.
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: 1 - 3 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Buccal swabs are the preferred specimen type.
Buccal swabs: Swab area around Stensens's ducts (adjacent to the second upper molars), preferably within the first 5 days of illness. Place swab in viral M4 transport media.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory. Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Wooden swabs, such as calcium alginate, are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Refrigerated: 48 hours
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Interpretation
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| Test Limitations: |
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A negative result does not rule out infection with mumps virus.
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