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HelpTest ID 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.
Secondary ID
621836Useful For
Qualitative detection of IgM and quantitative detection of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in human serum
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86778-Toxoplasma IgM
86777-Toxoplasma IgG
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.