Test ID PARVG Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see PARVS / Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Serologic detection of recent or past parvovirus B19 infection using IgG antibodies
This test is not useful as a screening procedure for the general population
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see PARVS / Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Parvovirus B19 Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see PARVS / Parvovirus B19 Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86747
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PARVG | Parvovirus B19 Ab, IgG, S | 29660-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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PARVG | Parvovirus B19 Ab, IgG, S | 29660-8 |