Parvovirus B19 Testing

General

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)InterpretationImmunoglobulin G (IgG)Interpretation
NegativeNo significant level of detectable parvovirus B19 antibodyNegativeNo significant level of detectable parvovirus B19 antibody; indicative of nonimmunity
IndeterminateEquivocal results; retest in 7–14 daysIndeterminateEquivocal results; retest in 7–14 days
PositiveAntibody detected; indicative of recent parvovirus B19 immunization, current or recent parvovirus B19 infectionPositiveAntibody detected; indicative of parvovirus B19 immunization, current or past parvovirus B19 infection

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
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