9023. Mumps virus, IgM antibodies
Description
Mumps is an infectious disease caused by viruses from the Paramyxoviridae family. The disease affects the salivary glands, in addition, other organs and systems (pancreas, testicles, nervous system) can be drawn into the pathological process. The body reacts to the appearance of a virus by secreting antibodies.
Determination of IgM antibody levels allows confirmation of the etiological role of the virus in the development of the disease. The test is used for the diagnosis of the acute period and the differential diagnosis of mumps.
When and who needs the test?
- patients with a clinical diagnosis of Epidparotitis;
- suspicion of epidparotitis;
- persons recently vaccinated against mumps (10-42 days) with a diagnosis of serous meningitis.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...