Important Note

Mumps PCR Vermont Department of Health Laboratory

Outside clients submit a manual order.

Mumps PCR Testing at Vermont State Lab 2-15-2018:

Serology testing in acute disease is not indicated.
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory performs this testing at no charge.
If Mumps is suspected, collect and send a buccal swab as detailed below.

The provider should call the Health Department at least 24 hours before they plan to send a swab for testing at 863-7240 (not for permission, just notification)

The provider should complete the Department of Health Test Requisition and fax it to UVMMC Lab Specimen Receiving at 847-4763.  Link to VHDL Clinical Test Form.
SPECIMEN INFORMATION
Specimen source: Buccal Mucosa
Collection Container: Buccal swab in Universal Transport Media
Laboratory Examination Requested:  Under Virology choose Mumps PCR

If swab will not be tested within 24 hours it must be submitted frozen. This test is not routinely performed on weekends and holidays. The test can be performed on weekends and holidays only after consultation with VDH Epidemiology (802) 863 7240.

1. For Epic Users: Provider should place Misc. order in Epic or complete a paper VHDL Clinical Test Form.
2. The provider should collect with a Buccal Swab in Universal VDHL Transport media –  
   the outpatient labs at UVMMC do not collect this sample type.
3. UVMMC Viral Collection Kit (FloqSwab in M6 Media) has not been validated at the VDHL.  If you submit this container the result will contain a disclaimer.
4. The Health Department has supplied us with some collection kits, available through Lab Customer Service (refrigerated), limit 3 at a time (for more kits contact the Vermont State Lab – 1-800-660-9997 or 1-802-338-4724).
5. Serology testing is not recommended for the diagnosis of mumps. If mumps is suspected, send a buccal swab for PCR testing. If Mumps IGG and/or a Mumps IGM are ordered, the VDHL will not perform serology testing, the serology tests will be performed through the UVMMC lab.
6. Mumps PCR testing has a one day turn-around time on weekdays if received before 10:30 am.