Parvovirus B19 is also known as "Fifth Disease", affects primarily 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.
2.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
4 days Ambient
1 week Refrigerated
1 month Frozen
Allow sample to clot at room temperature
Avoid Hemolysis
1.0 mL
0.01 mL
Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgG): <0.9
Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgM): <0.9
Parvovirus B19 is also known as "Fifth Disease", affects primarily 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.
3 to 5 days
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