TOXOPLASMA GONDII IGG/IGM CSF TOXOGCSF

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Toxoplasma Gondii IgG/IgM CSF

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Toxoplasma Gondii IgG/IgM, CSF

EPIC Order Name

Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM/IgG, CSF

Clinical Info

This panel may be useful as part of a diagnostic evaluation for central nervous system (CNS) toxoplasmosis, especially in 
immunocompromised individuals . The results of this test must be interpreted in conjunction with CSF-serum antibody ratios.

Specimen Type

CSF

Container

CSF Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile leak-proof container
Specimen: 0.5 mL CSF (0.5 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Days Performed

TAT: 4-9 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

CPT

86777- IGG
86778- IGM

PDM

5905880

Result Interpretation

Toxoplasma gondii (IgG)	<0.90
Toxoplasma gondii (IgM)	<0.80

Performing Laboratory

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