ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgG : 0050770

Mnemonic: TOXEIGG

Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Acute and convalescent specimens must be labeled as such; parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Please mark specimen plainly as "acute" or "convalescent." Serum from umbilical cord blood is an acceptable sample type.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Contaminated, grossly hemolyzed or heat-inactivated specimens.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
6 IU/mL or less: Negative - No clinically significant level of Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibody detected.
7-8 IU/mL: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
9 IU/mL or greater: Positive - Significant level of Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibody detected, which may indicate current or past infection.
Interpretive Data: The best evidence for current infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens, where both tests are done in the same laboratory at the same time.
CPT Code(s): 86317
 
 

 

 

 
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