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Parvovirus B19 Antibody (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. Antibody IgM may be persistent for months after infection and be falsely-elevated.

Aliases

Parvovirus Antibodies IgM

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 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

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

PARVOM

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB671

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86747

Billing Code

670409

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

<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