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Parvovirus B19 Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Test CodePARVO
Quest Code
8946
Alias/See Also
Human Parvo Virus
CPT Codes
86747 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 5 days a week.
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 |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |