ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0065109: Parvovirus B 19 Antibodies Seroconversion, IgG & IgM |
| Test Mnemonic: PARVO SERO | |
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Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-3 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST acute sample and one 4 mL SST convalescent specimen. Also acceptable: 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 0.5 mL serum or plasma from acute sample and 0.5 mL serum or plasma from convalescent specimen at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL each) Submit specimens in ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum or plasma from acute sample and 0.1 mL serum or plasma from convalescent specimen at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Please mark specimens clearly as "acute" or "convalescent" with appropriate draw dates. If acute specimen was previously tested by ARUP, convalescent specimen must be submitted within 30 days if seroconversion comparison testing is desired. Testing will not be performed unless both acute and convalescent specimens are available. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Heat-inactivated, severely lipemic, hemolyzed, icteric or contaminated specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) *ExistStability> |
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86747 x2 Parvovirus IgG (acute & convalescent); 86747 x2 Parvovirus IgM (acute & convalescent) |