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HelpOrderable Name TXPAB Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Useful For
Qualitative detection of IgM and quantitative detection of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in human serum
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TXPM | Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, S | Yes | Yes |
| TXPG | Toxoplasma Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Additives (eg, biocides, antioxidants) | Reject |
Reference Values
Toxoplasma IgM
Negative
Toxoplasma IgG
Negative
<1 IU/mL Negative
≥1-<3 IU/mL Borderline
≥3 IU/mL Positive
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysCPT Code Information
86778-Toxoplasma IgM
86777-Toxoplasma IgG