Orderable Name Toxo IgM Toxoplasma Ab IgM Acute Titer
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Container
Plain Red
Serum/Refrigerate
Routine Turnaround Time
Daily; Monday-Friday
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Range
< 0.8 IUnit/mL: Normal Range No Significant Toxoplasma IgM antibodies detected
0.8 to 1.0 IUnit/mL: Indeterminate Range Suggest obtaining a new specimen in 10-20 days for
both IgG and IgM repeat testing
> 1.0 IUnit/mL: Positive Range Positive for Toxoplasma IgM antibodies.
Indicates current or recent infection. For confirmation of toxoplasmosis, the FDA recommends that sera found to be positive for T. gondii IgM antibodies should be sent to a Toxoplasma reference laboratory.
CPT Code
86778