Parvovirus B19 IgM
Material: Blood
Test price: PLN 80.00
Waiting time for results: result after 5 working days
Reservation:
Test price: PLN 80.00
Waiting time for results: result after 5 working days
Reservation:
- Check the opening hours of the collection point and where an appointment is required.
Preparation for the examination
General
- The material for testing is blood.
- The patient does not need to fast. It is recommended to drink a glass of water approximately 30 minutes before the examination.
Description
The tests are performed using the immunoblot method. They detect antibodies against four parvovirus antigens: VP1 (viral protein 1), VLP (virus-like particle), VP2 (viral protein 2), and NS1 (non-structural protein 1).
Parvovirus B19 infections occur worldwide, primarily in spring. The virus attacks red blood cell precursor cells, which consequently leads to a decrease in hemoglobin in the patient's blood. In children, parvovirus B19 causes so-called fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum. Symptoms include a characteristic facial rash accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes, moderate fever, and flu-like symptoms. Skin lesions typically resolve within a week, but may recur with stress, physical exertion, sun exposure, bathing, and changes in ambient temperature. Symptoms of infection in adults are usually more intense than in children. Symmetric inflammation of multiple small peripheral joints (a clinical picture resembling rheumatoid arthritis) is observed in 77% of cases.
Parvovirus B19 infection is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, as the multiplying virus inhibits fetal red blood cell development, causing anemia, hypoxia, and fetal hydrops. In approximately 10% of pregnant women, it can lead to fetal death. Therefore, identifying seronegative patients should be part of prenatal diagnosis and appropriate preventive measures.
Parvovirus B19 infections occur worldwide, primarily in spring. The virus attacks red blood cell precursor cells, which consequently leads to a decrease in hemoglobin in the patient's blood. In children, parvovirus B19 causes so-called fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum. Symptoms include a characteristic facial rash accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes, moderate fever, and flu-like symptoms. Skin lesions typically resolve within a week, but may recur with stress, physical exertion, sun exposure, bathing, and changes in ambient temperature. Symptoms of infection in adults are usually more intense than in children. Symmetric inflammation of multiple small peripheral joints (a clinical picture resembling rheumatoid arthritis) is observed in 77% of cases.
Parvovirus B19 infection is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, as the multiplying virus inhibits fetal red blood cell development, causing anemia, hypoxia, and fetal hydrops. In approximately 10% of pregnant women, it can lead to fetal death. Therefore, identifying seronegative patients should be part of prenatal diagnosis and appropriate preventive measures.
Preparation and development of material (applies only to contractors)
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Fifth disease, erythema infectiosum, infectious erythema.
