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TOXOPLASMA GONDII ANTIBODY, IGG, SERUM
Test CodeLAB304690
CPT Codes
86777
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Pediatric: 2 gold top microtainers
Pediatric: 2 gold top microtainers
Minimum Volume
0.5mL Serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top Tube
Instructions
Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separate serum from cells if Red Top Tube. Aliquot 0.5 mL serum
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
2-8 °C for 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to fully fill tube.
Methodology
Multiplex Immunoassay on BioPlex 2200
Setup Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday, Day shift
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Positive results are consistent with current or past infection with Toxoplasma gondii. A single positive result should not be used to diagnose recent infection. Negative or equivocal antibody results can be seen in acute or subacute stages of infection; neither rule out remote exposure. In these cases, follow-up testing in 10-14 days is recommended if clinical suspicion for infection persists.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.