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Toxoplasma gondii DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test CodeAlias/See Also
LAB16366
CPT Codes
<p>87798</p>
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Amniotic fluid
Collection Container/Type: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Collection Container/Type: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Type: Tissue
Collection Container/Type: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 3 mm cubic mm
Specimen Type: Vitreous fluid
Collection Container/Type: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not dilute collected specimen with saline
Specimen Type: Serum / Plasma
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA), Yellow top (ACD)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Tissue: 3 cubic mm
Vitreous fluid : 0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Instructions
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
Whole Blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
All other specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed whole blood
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Report Available
1-2 days
Reference Range
Clinical Significance
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 1, 2012