A viral buccal swab for mumps PCR is the recommended sample.
Mumps serology is not recommended for routine diagnostic purposes in mumps parotitis.
Include history of MMR vaccination and date of onset of symptoms on the laboratory request form.
As from 18th May 2020 (Monday) PLW Immunology will do in-house testing for all patient paid test requests (all sites). All others will be a send away test to WHL.