Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies, IgG

Test ID: 

706381

CPT code:

86777

Synonyms:

Toxoplasmosis Antibodies

Clinical Use:

Support the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis; document past exposure and/or immunity to Toxoplasma gondii.

Test Information:

Toxoplasma gondii is endemic in cats and is excreted by them in their feces. Humans are easily exposed to cyst forms, and the majority develop antibody without any clinical disease. A self-limiting lymphadenitis is the most common clinical presentation in symptomatic infection. Congenital toxoplasmosis and infections in AIDS patients are more serious.

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.2 mL

Container Type: 

Refrigerate. Specimen is stable for two days at room temperature and for seven days refrigerated. For storage longer than seven days, freeze the specimen.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate. Specimen is stable for two days at room temperature and for seven days refrigerated. For storage longer than seven days, freeze the specimen.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination