Parvovirus B19 IgM Antibodies
Test Mnemonic
PARVOM
CPT Codes
- 86747 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Parvovirus B19 IgM
Performing Laboratory
n/a
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
1 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Avoid using hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic or bacterially contaminated sera.
Clinical Info
Testing should not be performed as a screening procedure for the general population. Interpretation of the serologic results must be made in the context of the clinical presentation of each patient. Patients with Equivocal results should have a new sample collected and tested 1-2 weeks later.
Clinical Limitation
Specimens containing anti-nuclear antibodies may produce equivocal or positive test results. EBV IgM positive specimens may produce equivocal or positive test results. Immunocompromised patients may be difficult to interpret.