Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG & IgM

Last Modified: 8/21/2023 1:55:23 PM


Medical Necessity Documentation:  
Client Notes:  
Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements:

2.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions: Allow sample to clot at room temperature

Avoid Hemolysis 
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Neonatal Volume: 0.01 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 4 days Ambient
1 week Refrigerated
1 month Frozen
Reference Range:       Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgG): <0.9 
      Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgM): <0.9
Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments:  
Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay
Clinical Significance: 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.
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 3 to 5 days
Days Performed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed: Quest - Chantilly
PHL Test Code: PRV19
EPIC Test Code: IMO418
Send Out Test Code: 8946
Alternate Test Names: Fifth Disease; Human Parvovirus Antibody; Human Parvovirus B19 IgG, IgM; Parvovirus B-19 Antibody
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 86747 x 2

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