Synonym/Acronym:
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Rationale
To assist in confirming a diagnosis of a current, recent, or past parvovirus infection.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbant Assay.
IgM | Interpretation | IgG | Interpretation |
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Negative | No significant level of detectable antibody | Negative | No significant level of detectable antibody; indicative of nonimmunity |
Indeterminate | Equivocal results; retest in 7–14 days | Indeterminate | Equivocal results; retest in 7–14 days |
Positive | Antibody detected; indicative of recent immunization, current, or recent infection | Positive | Antibody detected; indicative of immunization, current, or past infection |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
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