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Toxoplasma Antibody (IgM) : 37207
Test CodeTOXOM or 37207
CPT Codes
86778
Instructions
Serum separator tube (SST) or a plain red top tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport; if a plain red top tube, centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL serum (Min. 0.5 mL) into a standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Room temperature: 4 days; Refrigerated : 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday & Wednesday & Friday
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
Toxoplasma IgM (AU/mL):
<8.00 Negative
8.00-9.99 Equivocal
>9.99 Positive
<8.00 Negative
8.00-9.99 Equivocal
>9.99 Positive
Clinical Significance
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. Approximately 23% of the immunocompetent population are asymptomatic carriers of the parasite. High titers of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii can persist for years. Rising IgG titers after birth, in the absence of a placental leak, are consistent with neonatal infection.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
