Toxoplasma Panel (Sutter Health), CSF

Synonyms

• LAB11531
• REMINGTON
• REMINGTON TOXO CSF

Cerner Name

Remington Toxo CSF

Clinical Info

Used as a confirmation test for Toxoplasma infections

Specimen Sources

Lumbar Puncture

Specimen Types

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Specimen Volume

1 mL CSF

Container

CSF Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile container.
Specimen: 1 mL CSF
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated for ELISA method IgG/IgM. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
 
   If for PCR testing sample must be sent Frozen
A serum sample from the patient must accompany the fluid, unless serum has been recently tested in our laboratory. Volume:
1 ml (0.4 mL min) Transport Temperature
Freeze sample immediately after collection.  

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated for ELISA method IgG/IgM. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
 
or
 
PCR
 
 

Days Performed

Performing Laboratories

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

CPT

86777,86778

PDM

5910021

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms