A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Toxoplasma gondii (IgA) Antibody, ELISA
Test Code17086
CPT Codes
86777
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 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
Sets up 2 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 1 to 4 days.
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.