Last updated on 5-5-2023 by Inge Roukaerts
Result
- Qualitative (negative, equivocal, positive)
- In case of equivocal, a follow-up sample will be requested.
- This test is performed under accreditation from BELAC, ISO15189.
Purpose of the test
Detection of IgG antibodies directed against Mumps virus in serum by ELISA.
Criteria for conducting this test under the reference activities
- Diagnosis of a case with clinical indications.
- Confirmation
Unacceptable demands
- No epidemiologic or clinical indications of Mumps infection or outbreak.
- Epidemiological link to outbreak or cluster for which Mumps infection has already been confirmed for at least 5 cases.
Instructions for samples
- Type: Serum
- Sample collection: at least 7 days after symptom onset
- 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
4 business days
Communication of test results
The result can be communicated via mail, fax, email and eHealth.
Pathogen info
Pathogen(s):
Mumps virus
Disease:
Mumps
Accreditation
Is the analysis accredited?
Associated certificate(s):
Materials and methods
Material(s):
Method reference:
SOP13/3/115/N
Turnaround time and time slots
Turnaround time:
4 days
Service in charge of the analysis
Contact person(s)
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Inge Roukaerts, PhDScientist
Contact email
Analysis categories
Medical