Test Code TOXCSF Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies (IgG, IgM), ELISA, CSF
Reporting Name
Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM, CSFPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit 1 mL of spinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile, leak-proof container.
2. Send refrigerate.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Specimen Type
CSFDay(s) Performed
Tuesday through Friday
Reference Values
IgG: <0.90
IgM: <0.80
Report Available
3 to 10 daysMethod Name
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT Code Information
86777-IgG
86778-IgM
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FGGMC | Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM, CSF | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5528 | T. gondii IgG | 30568-0 |
| Z5529 | T. gondii IgM | 30569-8 |