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Parvovirus B19 Antibodies (IgG, IgM) (PARVGM)
Test CodeLAB800
Quest Code
8946
CPT Codes
86747 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum in gold top tube
Minimum Volume
1 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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
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-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
