Test Code LAB10407 Parvovirus B19 IgG Antibody
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
PARVG
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
Transport
Serum or plasma refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Undetermined
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
≤0.90 IV: Negative
0.91-1.09 IV: Equivocal
≥1.10 IV: Positive
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Monday and Thursday
Reported
6 Days
CPT Codes
86747
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric specimens.