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Test Code PVM1 Parvovirus B19 IgM 

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB5095
NBS code LBC08957
Service code 33157

Specimen Requirements

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Processing Requirements

Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Type:
 Serum
Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Serum
Ambient 1 week
Refrigerate 1 week (Preferred)
Frozen 1 month

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 14 days

Reference Interval

Negative

Useful For

​For the detection of Parvovirus B19 DNA in parvovirus-associated syndromes such as arthropathy in adults, transient aplastic crises in patients with haematologic abnormalities, severe anaemia in immunocompromised patients and fetal loss in pregnancy.

Update

Last updated 05/08/2026

Referring / Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Client Services, 67724912

 

Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950