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Specimen Collection

Mumps Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)


Test Name
Mumps Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)
Test Code
SAMUMP
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for swab requests.

Preferred specimens: Saliva, Urine

Alternative specimens: Throat Swab

Comments

Laboratory Staff:
Send directly to VIDRL
Sample should be transported at Room Temp.

Assay Performed
VIDRL Molecular Microbiology
VIDRL
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity-Level, 792 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
VIC
9342 9615
Assay Frequency

As requested