Parvovirus B-19 Antibodies
Test Mnemonic
PARV
CPT Codes
- 86747 - QTY (2)
Includes
- Parvovirus B19 IgG
- Parvovirus B19 IgM
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Days Performed
Mon, Thu
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Avoid using hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic or bacterially contaminated sera. .
Clinical Info
Parvovirus B19 virus IgM antibody test is used as an aid in diagnosis of acute infection with Parvovirus B19 virus. Cannot exclude recent infection if the specimen collected 7-10 days after exposure to a known source. Parvovirus B19 virus IgM antibody level may remain elevated for a few months after an acute infection. Parvovirus B19 virus IgG antibody test is used as an aid in diagnosis of recent or past infection with Parvovirus B19 virus. Cannot exclude recent infection if the specimen collected 2-3 weeks after exposure to a known source. Parvovirus B19 virus IgG antibody level remains elevated for prolonged periods, if not for life.
Clinical Limitation