Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG & IgM

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO418
  • Soft Test Code:
  • PRV19
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 8946
Alternate Names
  • Fifth Disease
  • Human Parvovirus Antibody
  • Human Parvovirus B19 IgG, IgM
  • Parvovirus B-19 Antibody
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.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube


Transport And Storage

4 days Ambient
1 week Refrigerated
1 month Frozen


Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot at room temperature

Avoid Hemolysis 


Minimum Volume

1.0 mL


Neonatal Volume

0.01 mL

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

      Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgG): <0.9 
      Parvovirus B19 Ab (IgM): <0.9


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
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.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

3 to 5 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00917030; 00917031


CPT Coding

86747 x 2