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Test Code TOXMG Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Toxoplasma Ab, IgM and IgG, S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Qualitative detection of IgM and quantitative detection of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in human serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  90 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Reference Values

Toxoplasma IgM

Negative

 

Toxoplasma IgG

Negative

<1 IU/mL Negative

≥1-<3 IU/mL Borderline

≥3 IU/mL Positive

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
TXPM Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, S Yes Yes
TXPG Toxoplasma Ab, IgG, S Yes Yes
Hunterdon Medical Center Note:

Order group test TOXMG. Individual tests are non-orderable. 

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86778-Toxoplasma IgM

86777-Toxoplasma IgG

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TXPAB Toxoplasma Ab, IgM and IgG, S 88746-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
GTXP Toxoplasma Ab, IgG, S 40677-7
MTXP Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, S 40678-5
DEX04 Toxoplasma IgG Value 8039-0