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Parvovirus B19 Antibodies IgG, Serum

Test ID: PARBAB

Test

Method

Immunoassay

Specimens

Serum

Clinical Utility

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 IgG persists for years and provides lifetime immunity.

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

9-Dec-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen

Stability

Ambient 4 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days

Test Version

9-Dec-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Immunoassay

Turnaround Time

8 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Parvovirus B19 Antibodies IgG None
  • <0.9 Negative
    0.9 - 1.1 Equivocal
    >1.1 Positive

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

9-Dec-2019

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
PARBAB 62317PARVOVIRUS B19 ANTIBODY (IGG) None

Test Version

9-Dec-2019