TOXOPLASMA Ab, IGM

Message

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. If testing cannot be completed within 48 hours, freeze.

Test Code

TXM

CPT Codes
86778

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells within 2 hours. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. If testing cannot be completed within 48 hours, freeze.

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 2 days; 15-30°C up to 8 hours; Frozen samples are stable

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Reference Range

Sample to cutoff ratio (S/CO):

<1.0 = Non-reactive

0.8<= S/CO <1.0 = equivocal

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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