Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies, IgG and IgM (TOXO)
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| Synonyms:
| Toxoplasmosis Antibodies |
| Specimen: | Blood: (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative)top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Maintain specimen at room temperature |
| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis, lipemia, gross bacterial contamination, improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) |
| Test Use: | Support the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis; document past exposure and/or immunity |
| Additional Information: | T. gondii is endemic in cats and is excreted by them. Congenital toxoplasmosis and infections in AIDS patients can be very serious. |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 213561.
Quantitative index result for both IgG and IgM antibodies.
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| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |