Toxoplasma Antibody IgG/IgM Panel

Test Code: TD_4657

CPT Code(s): 86777, 86778

$70

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Toxoplasma AB, IgM: Toxo IgM
Toxoplasma gondii IgM
Toxoplasma AB, IgG: Toxo IgG
Toxoplasma gondii IgG

Test Includes

Toxoplasma AB, IgM
Toxoplasma AB, IgG

Methodology

Roche COBAS Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL Serum

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
3 weeks refrigerated
3 months frozen
Allow no more than 6 freeze/thaw cycles

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.