Mumps Antigen IF (DISCONTINUED) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Sterile container
Specimen Requirement	Nasopharyngeal aspirate or saliva in 2 mL sterile saline. CSF (1 – 2 mL, without saline) if neurological symptoms present. (Do Not Freeze)
Specimen Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Transport samples on ice pack to laboratory.
Turn Around Time	1 - 2 days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes (Pending deactivation)
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	Microbiology/RV0133