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Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgG, Serum

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Test Description
Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgG, Serum
Synonym(s)

T. gondii; Toxoplasma gondii; Toxoplasmosis; Toxoplasma IgG
Test ID
TOXGP
General Information

Useful for:



  • Determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii

  • This test is not useful for diagnosing infection in infants younger than 6 months of age

    • In that age group, IgG antibodies usually are the result of passive transfer from the mother.
Specimen Type

Serum
Specimen Requirements

  • Preferred: Serum Gel (SST)

  • Acceptable: Red Top
Stability

  • Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days

  • Frozen: 14 days
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

  • Gross hemolysis

  • Gross lipemia

  • Gross icterus

  • Heat-inactivated specimen
Limitations

  • Sera drawn very early during the acute stage of infection may have Toxoplasma IgG levels below 9 IU/mL

  • The Toxoplasma IgG assay should not be used alone to diagnose recent Toxoplasma gondii infection. Results should be considered in conjunction with clinical presentation, patient history, and other laboratory findings

  • The performance characteristics of this assay have not been evaluated in immunocompromised individuals and have not been established for cord blood or for testing of neonates
Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
Estimated TAT

1-3 days
Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday
Retention

14 days
CPT Code(s)

86777
Additional Information
Minimum Sample Volume

0.4 mL
Reference Range

≤ 9 IU/mL (Negative)
Performing Lab

Mayo
LOINC Code(s)

40677-7, 8039-0