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TOXOPLASMA GONDII ANTIBODY, IgM
Number 846
CPT Code 86778
Alias TOXOPLASMOSIS, GONDII, TOXOPLASMA
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range Negative: <8.0 IU/mL
Alternate Specimen Red Top
Volume 1 mL Serum
Stability Ambient 2 Days
Stability Refrigerated 2 Days
Stability Frozen Preferred
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Limitations
Low levels of Toxoplasma IgM may persist for months to years after an initial infection.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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