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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​
Collection Processing Instructions

​Specimens collected in gel-barrier tubes must be centrifuged within one hour of collection.

Specimens collected in gel-barrier tubes must be removed from the primary tube prior to transporting to Marshfield.  Do not send primary collection tube(s).

Serum from samples collected in an RTT must be removed from the clot within one hour for storage or transport.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerated​ 2 days​
Frozen​ > 2 days​
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed specimens, Lipemic specimens​​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday
 1 day​ Multiplex Immunoassay/Biorad Bioplex 2200​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield ​
IgM: Negative
​IgG: Negative​
Interpretation

If active or acute toxoplasmosis is suspected, the CDC recommends confirmatory testing of all equivocal or positive Toxoplasma IgG and/or IgM results through the reference laboratory at Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Please follow the link below to fill out the appropriate requisition form for confirmatory testing and fax to Marshfield Labs Customer Service at 715-221-6215. 

https://www.sutterhealth.org/pamf/services/lab-pathology/serology-forms​

Internal Lab Processing Note:  Order as a MISC and send sample, completed Sutter Health form, and copy of results to ARUP.  ARUP will forward the sample.

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
​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​
Collection Processing

​Specimens collected in gel-barrier tubes must be centrifuged within one hour of collection.

Specimens collected in gel-barrier tubes must be removed from the primary tube prior to transporting to Marshfield.  Do not send primary collection tube(s).

Serum from samples collected in an RTT must be removed from the clot within one hour for storage or transport.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerated​ 2 days​
Frozen​ > 2 days​
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed specimens, Lipemic specimens​​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield ​
IgM: Negative
​IgG: Negative​
Interpretation

If active or acute toxoplasmosis is suspected, the CDC recommends confirmatory testing of all equivocal or positive Toxoplasma IgG and/or IgM results through the reference laboratory at Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Please follow the link below to fill out the appropriate requisition form for confirmatory testing and fax to Marshfield Labs Customer Service at 715-221-6215. 

https://www.sutterhealth.org/pamf/services/lab-pathology/serology-forms​

Internal Lab Processing Note:  Order as a MISC and send sample, completed Sutter Health form, and copy of results to ARUP.  ARUP will forward the sample.

For more information visit:
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday
 1 day​ Multiplex Immunoassay/Biorad Bioplex 2200​
For billing questions, see Contacts
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.