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Toxocara Antibody (IgG), Fluid
Test Code17873
CPT Codes
86682<br /> **This test is not available for New York patient testing**
Preferred Specimen
1 mL eye fluid (aqueous humor or vitreous fluid) collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
CSF • Other body fluids
Methodology
ELISA
Setup Schedule
Thursday, Sunday Morning Report available: 2 Days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Antibodies may be detected in patients with ocular manifestations of toxocariasis.
