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Parvovirus Ab IgG IgM 8946
Test CodePARVO
Alias/See Also
PARVO
CPT Codes
86747 x 2
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1
Instructions
Draw one SST tube and send serum refrigerated
Transport Container
SST
Transport Temperature
R
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Setup: Mon-Sat p.m.; 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 |
