Parvovirus B19 Antibody (IgM)

Test Code

PPB19

Alias/See Also

LAB8948

CPT Codes
<p>86747</p>

Preferred Specimen

Specimen
Type: Serum

Collection
Container/Type

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission
Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen
Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 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

<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. Antibody IgM may be persistent for months after infection and be falsely-elevated.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: February 17, 2023

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