Overview
Providers can diagnose parvovirus B19 using a variety of tests, including:
- Blood tests. A blood test can detect antibodies to parvovirus B19, which indicates whether you have or have had the disease.
- Nucleic acid testing (NAT). Providers can test a blood or bone marrow sample for parvovirus B19 using PCR testing or another NAT. Providers often use this to test for active infections in people with compromised immune systems.
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