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Toxoplasma Antibody (IgG)
 

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.


Test Code
TOXG


CPT Codes
86777

Preferred Specimen
Serum, gold top (SST) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL blood


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20°C):   Indefinite; no expiration date established

 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Bacterially contaminated specimens


Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA).  Performed on the Liaison XL.

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed at least twice per week.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
The test can be useful for the qualitative determination of specific IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in human serum.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.