Mumps Antibodies (IgG)

This blood test measures IgG antibodies to mumps, which can indicate possible past infection or vaccination immunity. It suits people who need to check their mumps immunity status, for example before travel or a job requirement.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Mumps Antibodies (IgG)

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Mumps Antibodies (IgG)

About this test

This is a single-marker blood test that measures IgG antibodies to mumps. A positive result may point to existing immunity, whether from past infection or vaccination, while a negative or equivocal result is also possible; the provider is explicit that the result is not always a clear yes or no.

As a one-marker test it scores modestly for clinical depth against the immunity tests we track, which is expected for a narrow, single-purpose screen. It performs well on price, at £90.25 against a median of £144.25 for similarly sized immunity tests, and reasonably on collection convenience, since it needs a venous draw at a clinic, though a nurse home visit is offered and results come back in a few days.

The listing is clear about the sample type, collection options and turnaround, supporting the clarity score, though it does not describe the report format. A doctor reviews your result, which lifts the results and follow-up score. Trust signals draw on Blue Horizon Medicals' 4.2 Trustpilot rating from 395 reviews, its UKAS-accredited partner labs, and over 17 years trading.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you need to check your mumps antibody status, for example ahead of travel, a job or study placement, or because you are unsure of your vaccination history. If you are also unsure about immunity to other conditions, it is worth checking whether a combined panel would work out better value than ordering single-marker tests separately; the sheet does not list a comparable combined test for this exact case. If you have current symptoms suggestive of mumps, see a GP rather than relying on an antibody test alone.

How it works

A sample is taken by venous blood draw, either at a clinic or during a nurse home visit; there is no at-home option for this test. The lab measures IgG antibody levels to mumps, and a doctor reviews the result before your report is issued. Results are typically available within around three days of your sample reaching the lab.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Costs about 37% less than the median for similarly sized immunity tests we track.
  • A doctor checks your antibody result before it's sent to you.
  • Turnaround of around three days.
  • A nurse home visit is offered as an alternative to attending a clinic.

Cons

  • You need a clinic or nurse-visit venous draw; there's no at-home finger-prick kit for this test.
  • Only measures one marker, so it will not tell you about immunity to other conditions.
  • Provider notes results can come back negative or equivocal, not just positive.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Single-marker mumps immunity check with doctor review
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This test measures IgG antibodies to mumps for £90.25, priced well below the typical cost of similarly sized immunity tests we track. A positive result may indicate immunity, though the provider notes results can also come back negative or equivocal. It requires a venous blood draw at a clinic or nurse visit rather than an at-home option, with results in around three days.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 3 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 8.4/10

    £90.25 against a median of £144.25 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-37%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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