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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Parvovirus B19 Infection (Synonyms: Human Parvovirus, Fifth Disease, Parvovirus B19, Hydrops fetalis, Aplastic anemia) | ||
| Test Includes: | Serology NAT/PCR | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | Parvovirus Acute Serology - IgM - LAB800 Parvovirus Immunity Serology - IgG - LAB4309 Parvovirus B19 NAT - LAB5501 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Suspected acute disease Serology
See: Congenital Infections | ||
| Test Resources: |
IgM will only be performed if clinical history of suspected rash illness or acute infection is provided on the requisition. Clinical history is required for Parvovirus NAT/PCR test. | ||
| Processing: | Samples should be sent to the Public Health Lab with minimal delay, or stored at 4° C in a fridge if a delay is unavoidable. | ||
| Testing Area: | Virology, Molecular Diagnostics | ||
| Performing Site: | Serology: Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Edmonton and Calgary) NAT/PCR: Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | For immunocompromised patients, e.g. transplant recipients, the IgM serological response may be absent. Suspected parvovirus infection, usually in the form of chronic anemia or neutropenia, can be diagnosed by NAT/PCR testing of a bone marrow aspirate. If testing was cancelled due to insufficient volume and recollecting a sufficient volume is not possible, contact the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call to discuss testing options. | ||
| Contact Comments: | Consult with the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call if NAT/PCR testing is required on samples other than whole blood or bone marrow. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, May 23, 2025 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Dec 29 2023 12:00AM | ||
