Test ID PARVS Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Advisory Information
This test is intended for patients with at least 7 days of symptoms or asymptomatic individuals with recent exposure to parvovirus B19.
For patients with acute, symptomatic presentation, order either PARVP / Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma or PARVO / Parvovirus B19, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Useful For
Serologic detection of recent or past parvovirus B19 infection
Highlights
This assay may be used to determine the serostatus of patients at risk for infection with parvovirus B19.
Results may be used, alongside clinical evaluation and other laboratory findings, to determine if the patient has recent or past infection with parvovirus B19.
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
PARVG | Parvovirus B19 Ab, IgG, S | No | Yes |
PARVM | Parvovirus B19 Ab, IgM, S | No | Yes |
PARVN | Parvovirus B19 Ab Interpretation | No | Yes |
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Parvovirus B19 Ab, IgG and IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
IgG: Negative
IgM: Negative
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.
Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86747 x 2
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PARVS | Parvovirus B19 Ab, IgG and IgM, S | 34950-6 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PARVG | Parvovirus B19 Ab, IgG, S | 29660-8 |
PARVM | Parvovirus B19 Ab, IgM, S | 40658-7 |
PARVN | Parvovirus B19 Ab Interpretation | 58737-8 |
NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.