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.
| Immunoglobulin M (IgM) | Interpretation | Immunoglobulin G (IgG) | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negative | No significant level of detectable parvovirus B19 antibody | Negative | No significant level of detectable parvovirus B19 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 parvovirus B19 immunization, current or recent parvovirus B19 infection | Positive | Antibody detected; indicative of parvovirus B19 immunization, current or past parvovirus B19 infection |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
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