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Parvovirus B19 Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Test CodePAB19
Alias/See Also
LAB800
CPT Codes
<p>86747 (x2)</p>
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Setup: Mon-Sat p.m.; Report available: Next day
Report Available
Next day
Reference Range
| Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgG) | <0.9 |
| Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgM) | <0.9 |
Interpretive Criteria
| <0.9 | Negative |
| 0.9-1.1 | Equivocal |
| >1.1 | Positive |
Clinical Significance
Parvovirus B19 is also known as Fifth Disease. It primarily affects children and causes a rash on the face, trunk, and limbs. Joint pain and swelling is more common in adults. Although one-fifth of those affected have only mild disease, patients with sickle cell anemia or similar types of chronic anemia can suffer from acute anemia. Infection during pregnancy can lead to complications.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 23, 2012