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Test Code
PARV
Test Name
Parvovirus B19, Human, IgG/IgM
CPT Codes
86747 X 2
Included Tests
  • Human Parvovirus B19, IgG
  • Human Parvovirus B19, IgM
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Differential diagnosis of acute or recent infection from past infection with human parvovirus associated with erythema infectiosum (fifth disease), aplastic crisis, and fetal infection.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Gross bacterial contamination
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  •  Human Parvovirus B19, IgG, IgM
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Saturday
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