TOXO by PCR, Amniotic Fluid TOXOPCRAM

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Toxoplasma by PCR, Amniotic fluid

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

TOXO by PCR, Amniotic Fluid

Clinical Info

Toxoplasma gondii is highly problematic when primary infection occurs during
the first trimester of pregnancy, often leading to fetal death or when reactivation
occurs in immunocompromised patients, leading to life-threatening disease
including encephalitis and extracerebral toxoplasmosis. Onset of disease in
most patients is preceded by an increase in parasite load. Monitoring blood
levels of Toxoplasma gondii DNA correlates well with treatment.

Specimen Type

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile Screw Top Tube
Specimen: 2 mL Amniotic Fluid (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature; Room Temperature

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

4 Days Room Temperature
For longer stability send sample frozen

Methodology

Real-Time PCR

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Viracor-Eurofins

CPT

87799

PDM

225324

Result Interpretation

Forms