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Test Code TOXOMM Toxoplasma gondii IgM Ab

Important Note

N/A

Infectious

Additional Codes

N/A

Specimen and Container/Tube

Blood

Red top

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

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

CPT Codes

86778

LOINC Codes

40678-5

Volume

Preferred Volume 2mL

Minimum Volume 1mL

Pediatric Volume 1 mL

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.

Test Components

Serum

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay, BioPLex 2200

Synonyms/Search Keywords

Toxoplasma 

T.gondii

Last Reviewed Date

08/13/2024

Additional Information

N/A