Mumps Virus

• Buccal Cavity swab
• Throat swab
• CSF
• Urine

UTM                                    Sterile Container             CSF Sterile tube

• Massage the parotid gland area (the space between the cheek and teeth just below the ear) for about 30 seconds prior to collection of the buccal secretions. The parotid duct drains in this space near the upper rear molars. Put the swab into that space.
• Buccal swabs may be collected up to 9 days from date of symptom onset.
• Throat swab Can be taken up to 9 days from symptom onset
• 10 mL required for test. Urine  Can be collected up to 14 days following symptom onset
• 1 mL CSF required for test. CSF Testing may be performed in cases of aseptic meningitis 

3-5 days 

Specimen should be transported to laboratory after collection in biohazard bag.

Specimen should be stored and transported at 2-8°C after receipt in the laboratory.