Test Code TOXOMM Toxoplasma gondii IgM Ab
Infectious
Additional Codes
N/A
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top
Collection Instructions
UCMC Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and send to the laboratory.
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC. If transport is more than 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC. If transport is more than 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Gross icterus Heat-inactivates specimen
Reference Values
Negative
Test Components
Serum
CPT Codes
86778
LOINC Codes
40678-5
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay, BioPLex 2200
Additional Information
N/A
Volume
Preferred Volume 2mL
Minimum Volume 1mL
Pediatric Volume 1 mL
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Toxoplasma
T.gondii
Last Reviewed Date
08/13/2024