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Parvovirus B19 Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Test CodeQ8946
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum).
Alternate specimen: 1 mL plasma (0.5 mL minimum).
Alternate specimen: 1 mL plasma (0.5 mL minimum).
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
No additive (red-top) or SST
Alternate specimen: EDTA (lavender-top), 3.2% Sodium citrate (lt. blue-top)
Alternate specimen: EDTA (lavender-top), 3.2% Sodium citrate (lt. blue-top)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature stable 4 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Setup: Mon-Sat p.m.; Report available: Next day
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.
