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Test Code LAB2999 Mumps Immune Status - Employees

Clinical System Name

Employee Mumps Immune Status

Description

This test is for Seattle Children's employees only.  Employees must complete the top section of the green Occupational Health request form before blood draw.

 

 

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole blood

Container(s): Gold SST, Red, or Gold Microtainer

Preferred Vol: 1 mL

Minimum Vol: 1 mL

 

Note: Enter employee ID number in Epic when prompted.

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2-8 C

Storage location: Transfer serum to plastic aliquot tube labeled with large Epic label. Store in CPA Fridge, FrigF rack. 

Note: Minimum volume of 0.3 mL may be shared between E VZ IS, E RUB IS, E MUMPS IS, and E Meas IS

Off-site collection: Seattle Children's Locations only: Spin blood; send serum refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
serum Room temp  
  Refrigerated 7 d
  Frozen 1 m

 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

 

Department

Department:  Chemistry

Location: Chem East

Phone Number: (206)987-2617

 

Synonyms

E Mumps IS

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M-F 1-3 d

 

Methodology

Method: Immunoassay on Bioplex 2200

Analytical Volume: 0.250 mL

Limitations:

Reference Range

 

Reactive; presumed immune
Equivocal
Non-reactive; Presumed not immune