Mumps: Genotyping of mumps virus

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.