Parvovirus B-19 Antibody (IgG) (PARIGG)

Test Code

LAB2343

Quest Code

8945

Alias/See Also

PARIGG

CPT Codes
86747

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum in gold top tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plain red top tube

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

PM Monday-saturday

Report Available

2 days

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 IgG persists for years and provides lifetime immunity.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20151-2228

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