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Parvovirus B19 Antibodies (IgG, IgM) : 8946
Test CodePARGMQ or 8946
Alias/See Also
Human Parvovirus Antibody; Human Parvovirus B19 IgG, IgM; Fifth's Disease
CPT Codes
86747x2
Instructions
Serum separator tube or plain red tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport. If plain red, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL serum (Min: 1 mL) into a standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday
Report Available
1-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgG) less than 0.9
Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgM) less than 0.9
Interpretive Criteria
less than 0.9: Negative
0.9-1.1: Equivocal
great than 1.1: Positive
Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgM) less than 0.9
Interpretive Criteria
less than 0.9: Negative
0.9-1.1: Equivocal
great than 1.1: Positive
Clinical Significance
Parvovirus B19 is also known as "Fifth Disease", affects primarily 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
