Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #: MZZ0700A
CPT: 87798
| Synonym(s): |
Mumps PCR |
| Requisition Form |
G-2V. |
| Test Description |
Testing of suspected mumps specimens to detect the presence or absence of mumps virus RNA in symptomatic patients. |
| Pre-Approval Needed |
Contact your local or state epidemiologist if mumps is suspected. Contact information can be found at the following link: http://www.dshs.texas.gov/idcu/investigation/conditions/contacts/ |
| Supplemental Information Required |
Date of onset. |
| Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Human |
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
- Buccal swabs
- Throat swabs.
- Oral swabs
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| Minimum Volume/Size Required |
1-2 mL. |
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
Refrigerate at 2-8°C, or freeze at -70°C or below. |
| Transport Medium |
- Universal transport media (UTM)
- Viral transport media (VTM).
|
| Specimen Labeling |
- Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number).
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
Ship samples:
- According to Dangerous Good Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Handling as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple-contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents.
- If specimens will arrive at the lab within 48 hours of collection, refrigerate at 2-8 ̊C and ship overnight on cold packs.
- If specimens will arrive at the lab more than 48 hours after time of collection, freeze at -70 ̊C and ship overnight on dry ice.
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| Method |
Real-time RT-PCR |
| Turn-around Time |
2 business days. |
| Interferences/Limitations |
- False negative may result if specimen is improperly collected, transported, or handled.
- Detection of viral RNA does not imply that the corresponding virus is infectious or is the causative agent for clinical symptoms.
- A negative result does not preclude infection.
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| Common Causes for Rejection |
- Information on the form and tube do not match.
- Failure to put two forms of identification on tube.
- Specimens received cold greater than 48 hours after collection.
- Specimens received ambient.
- Submission of incorrect specimen type.
- Submission of expired transport media.
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| Additional Information |
N/A |
