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Test Name Alias
TOXOPLASMOSIS | TOXOPLASMA GONDII IGM
Interface Order Alias
1231836
Clinical Information
- Intended as an aid in the diagnosis of current or recent Toxoplasma gondii infection, including women of child-bearing age.
- Per the FDA, IgM positive results by a screening assay should be confirmed, for example with Toxoplasma PCR method.
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
- Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
- Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
- Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
- Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
- Capillary collect ok: Yes
- Microtainer acceptable: Yes
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Collection Instructions:
- Gently invert gold tube(s) 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions
- Processed Specimen: Serum
- Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
- Aliquot: No
- Minimum Serum Volume: 1.0 mL
- Processing Instructions: Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage at-20C or colder
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available Monday through Friday, usual TAT 1-3 days.
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Department
Immunochemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
CPT
86778
CDM Code
3028677801
Epic Test ID
1230102181
LOINC
Toxoplas Ab IgM: 40678-5
Mayo Access Code
Unavailable
Reviewed Date
3/4/2025
Updated Date
12/26/2024 - Test name, Order code, order alias