Synonyms
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- LAB501
- TORCH
- TORCHES
- TORCHS
- TOXOPLASMA GONDII ANTIBODY, IGG
- TOXOPLASMOSIS
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Cerner Name
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Toxoplasma IgG Antibody
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Clinical Info
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For detection of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii.
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Specimen Sources
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Blood, Arterial
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
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Specimen Types
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Blood
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Specimen Volume
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1 mL of serum
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Container
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Gold Top Tube
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Collection Instructions
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Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
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Transport Instructions
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Refrigerate
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Specimen Stability
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Methodology
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Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
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Days Performed
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Sunday - Saturday
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Performing Laboratories
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Northwell Health Laboratories
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CPT
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86777
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PDM
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5700581
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Results
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| Component Name |
Base Name |
Common Name |
External Name |
| TOXOPLASMA IGG SCREEN |
TOXOIGGS |
TOXOPLASMA IGG S |
Toxoplasma IgG Screen |
| TOXOPLASMA IGG INTERPRETATION |
TOXOIGGI |
TOXOPLASMA IGG I |
Toxoplasma IgG Interpretation |
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Result Interpretation
Unit Value
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Result
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Interpretation
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< 7.2 IU/mL
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Negative
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Absence of detectable Toxoplasma
gondii IgG antibodies. A negative result does not rule out
acute infection. The test usually scores negative in infected
patients during the incubation period and the early stages of
infection. If exposure to Toxoplasma gondii is suspected
despite a negative finding, a second sample should be collected and
tested one or two weeks later.
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>7.2 to <8.8 IU/mL
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Equivocal
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The equivocal sample should be
repeat tested. In case the result remains in this range after
repeat testing, a second sample should be collected and tested no
less than one or two weeks later.
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≥ 8.8 IU/mL
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Positive
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Presence of detectable
Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibodies. A positive result
generally indicates either recent or past exposure to the pathogen.
If IgG test scores positive in the presence of IgM antibodies,
recent infection may be postulated. If IgG test scored positive in
the absence of IgM antibodies, past infection may be
postulated.
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