Parvovirus B19 Antibody (IgM)

Test Code

8948

CPT Code(s)

86747

Test Code

8948

CPT Code(s)

86747

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Clinical Significance

Parvovirus B19 Antibody (IgM) - 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.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

<0.9
Interpretive Criteria

<0.9	Negative
0.9-1.1	Equivocal
>1.1	Positive

Alternative Name(s)

Human Parvovirus B19 IgM

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

<0.9
Interpretive Criteria

<0.9	Negative
0.9-1.1	Equivocal
>1.1	Positive

Alternative Name(s)

Human Parvovirus B19 IgM

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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