Mumps, Acute/Suspected Active Disease, Buccal swab RT-PCR
ID: LAB10003
Last Review: 01/12/2026
Components
NCPH PCR Testing
See Scanned State Result
 
Specimen Sources
Buccal Swab
Collection Requirements
Buccal swab specimens should be obtained by massaging the parotid gland area for 30 seconds prior to swabbing the area around the parotid duct
Refer to the Electronic Test Catalog, LAB10003 for further details: DUHS Electronic Test Catalog (duke.edu)


Shipping And Handling
Submit to the Clinical Microbiology Lab as soon as possible at refrigeration temperature.
Refer to the Electronic Test Catalog, LAB10003 for further details: Hyperlink to Electronic Test Catalog: LAB10003
Turn Around Time (TATs for Specific Labs Below May Differ)
Turn Around Time:
  • ASAP: 2 Week(s)
  • STAT: 2 Week(s)
  • ROUTINE: 2 Week(s)
Performing Labs, Collection Containers and TATs
▷  Duke Microbiology Laboratory
Critical Values
No Critical Values