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This test is for patients <6 months old. For congenital Toxoplasmosis screening Palo Alto Medical Foundation recommends the Infant Panel (IgG by Dye Test, IgM by ISAGA, and IgA by ELISA) be performed along with maternal testing of IgG/IgM. If maternal testing is desired a separate Miscellaneous order must be placed under the mother's MRN.
Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
ISAGA, Toxoplasma
Toxoplasma <6 months
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Spin blood, transfer 1 mL serum to a plastic tube affixed with a large computer label. Refrigerate serum.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot and refrigerate specimen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp | |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen | Indefinitely |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Drawn daily | 2 - 3 w |
Performing Laboratory
Toxoplasma Serology Laboratory
Department
Department:
Toxoplasma Serology Laboratory
PAMF Research Institute, Ames Building
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone Number: (650) 853-4828
CPT Codes
86777
86777-59
86778
Methodology
Method: None None specified
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Toxoplasma Infant Panel:(less than 6 months of age) |
| Reference Test Number: | None specified |
| Instructions: | Send on a cold pack or frozen. Ship via Fed Ex M - Th. |