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Toxoplasma gondii (IgA) Antibody, ELISA
Test Code17086
Alias/See Also
LAB802
TOXO IGA
TOXO IGA
CPT Codes
86777
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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
Tues, fri
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
<0.90
Interpretive Criteria
IgA antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii have been detected in acute toxoplasmosis, but not in chronic toxoplasmosis or in uninfected individuals.
T. gondii IgA thus may be a valuable tool for the early detection of acute disease in pregnant women and individuals with AIDS. Because IgA antibodies do not cross the placenta, assessment of IgA antibodies against T. gondii also may be a reliable method for detecting congenital T. gondii infection
Interpretive Criteria
<0.90 | Antibody Not Detected |
0.90-1.09 | Equivocal |
≥1.10 | Antibody Detected |
T. gondii IgA thus may be a valuable tool for the early detection of acute disease in pregnant women and individuals with AIDS. Because IgA antibodies do not cross the placenta, assessment of IgA antibodies against T. gondii also may be a reliable method for detecting congenital T. gondii infection
Clinical Significance
IgA, Ab against Toxoplasma gondii have been detected in acute toxoplasmosis, or in uninfected individuals. T.gondii IgA is thus a valuable tool for the early detection of acute disease in pregnant women and individuals with AIDS. Because IgA Ab do not cross the placenta, assessment of IgA Ab against T.gondii is also a reliable method for detecting congenital T. gondii infection.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |