Last updated on 6-7-2023 by Inge Roukaerts
Result
- Genotype A-B-C-D-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-N
- This test is not accredited.
Purpose of the test
Genotyping of Mumps virus via end-point PCR and Sanger sequencing.
Criteria for conducting this test under the reference activities
Performed only on samples that are PCR-positive
Unacceptable demands
No epidemiologic or clinical indications of Mumps infection or outbreak.
Instructions for samples
- Type:
- Saliva (via Oracol® collection device, can be ordered from the NRC via LMM@sciensano.be)
- Nasopharyngeal swab (dry swab, swab in UTM or swab in liquid Amiens medium)
- Sample collection: at the earliest 7 days before the onset of parotitis to 9 days after the virus is detectable in saliva
- Storage conditions: Store samples at 4°C before shipment.
- Minimum volume: 0.5 ml
Instructions for transportation
Ship in a triple-wrapped package at room temperature.
Turn around time
30 business days
Communication of test results
The result can be communicated via mail, fax, email and eHealth.
Service in charge of the analysis
Contact person(s)
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Inge Roukaerts, PhDScientist
Contact email
Analysis categories
Medical