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Parvovirus B19 Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Test Summary

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.

Aliases

  • Parvo B19 Panel
  • Fifth'
  • s Disease
  • HUM Parvo IgG &
  • IgM

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

none

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

PARVAB

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3699

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

  • 86747 (x2)

Billing Code

  • 670383

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153

Department

Reference Testing

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

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday evening; Report available: 1 day

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

none

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Billing

CPT Code

  • 86747 (x2)

Billing Code

  • 670383

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Testing Laboratory

N/A

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

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday evening; Report available: 1 day