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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Container(s): CSF Tube
Preferred Vol: 0.5 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.25 mL
Note: Tests for the presence of Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM antibodies.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage location: Transfer 0.25 - 0.5 mL CSF to plastic aliquot container affixed with large Cerner label. Deliver specimen to the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot and refrigerate specimen. Transport at ambient temperature.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Room temp | 7 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 30 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc.
33608 Ortega Highway, Bldg B-West Wing
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Phone: (800) 642-4657
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM Antibody, CSF
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T and Th | 2 - 4 d |
Methodology
Method: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL CSF
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Toxoplasma gondii (IgG) | < 0.90 |
| Toxoplasma gondii (IgM) | < 0.80 |
| Interpretive Criteria | |
| Toxoplasma gondii (IgG) | |
| < 0.90 | Antibody not detected |
| 0.90 - 1.09 | Equivocal |
| ≥ 1.10 | Antibody detected |
| Toxoplasma gondii (IgM) | |
| < 0.80 | Antibody not detected |
| 0.80 - 0.99 | Equivocal |
| ≥ 1.00 | Antibody detected |
CPT Codes
86777, 86778
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Toxoplasma gondii (IgG, IgM), ELISA, CSF |
| Reference Test Number: | 10485X |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |