PARVOVIRUS B19 ANTIBODY – IgG – ES122
🤰 Pregnancy Safety & Immunity
₹4499
MRP ₹4750
Sample Time: 4:30 PM
Report: 3rd Working Day
Sample Type: Blood (Serum)
Test Code: ES122
Report: 3rd Working Day
Sample Type: Blood (Serum)
Test Code: ES122
About this Test:
The Parvovirus B19 IgG test detects antibodies produced by your immune system against Parvovirus B19, the virus responsible for "Fifth Disease" (Slapped Cheek Syndrome).
✔ IgG = Past Infection/Immunity: A positive result means you have had the infection in the past and are likely immune.
✔ Pregnancy Screening: Essential for pregnant women exposed to the virus to determine if they are protected or at risk.
✔ Anemia Investigation: Helps diagnose the cause of Aplastic Crisis in patients with chronic anemia.
✔ No fasting is required.
The Parvovirus B19 IgG test detects antibodies produced by your immune system against Parvovirus B19, the virus responsible for "Fifth Disease" (Slapped Cheek Syndrome).
✔ IgG = Past Infection/Immunity: A positive result means you have had the infection in the past and are likely immune.
✔ Pregnancy Screening: Essential for pregnant women exposed to the virus to determine if they are protected or at risk.
✔ Anemia Investigation: Helps diagnose the cause of Aplastic Crisis in patients with chronic anemia.
✔ No fasting is required.
Why Test for Parvovirus B19?
Parvovirus B19 usually causes a mild rash illness in children. However, in adults, especially pregnant women and those with blood disorders, it can be serious. This test checks for IgG antibodies, which act as the body's long-term memory of the virus.
Clinical Significance
- Pregnancy Safety: If a pregnant woman is exposed to someone with Fifth Disease, this test checks her immunity.
- Positive IgG: Good news. You are immune, and the baby is safe.
- Negative IgG: You are not immune and are at risk of infection, which requires close monitoring.
- Joint Pain: In adults, Parvovirus can cause severe joint pain and swelling (polyarthropathy) that mimics Rheumatoid Arthritis. This test helps confirm the viral cause.
- Chronic Anemia: The virus attacks red blood cells. In people with sickle cell anemia or thalassemia, it can stop blood production (Transient Aplastic Crisis).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What does a positive IgG result mean?
A positive Parvovirus B19 IgG result indicates that you have been infected with the virus in the past. This usually means you have developed immunity and are protected from getting the infection again.
A positive Parvovirus B19 IgG result indicates that you have been infected with the virus in the past. This usually means you have developed immunity and are protected from getting the infection again.
Q2: What is the difference between IgG and IgM?
IgM antibodies appear first and indicate a current or recent infection. IgG antibodies appear later and persist for life, indicating past infection and immunity.
IgM antibodies appear first and indicate a current or recent infection. IgG antibodies appear later and persist for life, indicating past infection and immunity.
Q3: Why is this test important during pregnancy?
If a non-immune pregnant woman catches Parvovirus B19, there is a small risk the virus can affect the fetus, causing severe anemia (Hydrops Fetalis). This test helps doctors assess that risk.
If a non-immune pregnant woman catches Parvovirus B19, there is a small risk the virus can affect the fetus, causing severe anemia (Hydrops Fetalis). This test helps doctors assess that risk.
Q4: Do I need to fast for this test?
No, fasting is not required for the Parvovirus B19 antibody test.
No, fasting is not required for the Parvovirus B19 antibody test.
Q5: Why does the report take 3 days?
This is a specialized serological test (ELISA or CLIA) that is run in specific batches to ensure high sensitivity and accuracy.
This is a specialized serological test (ELISA or CLIA) that is run in specific batches to ensure high sensitivity and accuracy.