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22930 Toxoplasma Antibodies, IgG and IgM

Toxoplasma Antibodies, IgG and IgM
Test Code: TOXO
Synonyms/Keywords
Toxoplasmosis Antibodies, Toxoplasma gondii, Toxoplasmosis, IgG/IgM​
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Serum​Serum Separator Tube (SST)​Red Top Tube (RTT)​1.0 mL​0.5 mL​0.5 mL​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerate​ 2 days​
Freeze​ > 2 days​
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed specimens
Grossly lipemic specimens​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday and Thursday 1 day​ Automated EIA (bioMerieux VIDAS)​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield ​
IgM: Negative
​IgG: Negative​
Interpretation
A positive IgG indicates recent or past infection with T. gondii. The simultaneous detection of IgM antibodies signifies recent infection.
 
A Doctoral level microbiologist will consult with patient's physician to determine if confirmatory testing at Palo Alto Toxoplasma Serology Laboratory is necessary.
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86777​ ​ 1​ Toxoplasma, IgG​ ​
86778​ ​ 1​ Toxoplasma, IgM​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Toxoplasmosis Antibodies, Toxoplasma gondii, Toxoplasmosis, IgG/IgM​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Toxoplasma
​Cerner ​Toxoplasma Antibody IgG and IgM
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Serum​Serum Separator Tube (SST)​Red Top Tube (RTT)​1.0 mL​0.5 mL​0.5 mL​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerate​ 2 days​
Freeze​ > 2 days​
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed specimens
Grossly lipemic specimens​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield ​
IgM: Negative
​IgG: Negative​
Interpretation
A positive IgG indicates recent or past infection with T. gondii. The simultaneous detection of IgM antibodies signifies recent infection.
 
A Doctoral level microbiologist will consult with patient's physician to determine if confirmatory testing at Palo Alto Toxoplasma Serology Laboratory is necessary.
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday and Thursday 1 day​ Automated EIA (bioMerieux VIDAS)​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86777​ ​ 1​ Toxoplasma, IgG​ ​
86778​ ​ 1​ Toxoplasma, IgM​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.