Toxoplasma Antibody, IgG


Sunquest Code:TOXG  
Epic Code:LAB3782Epic Name:Toxoplasma Antibody IgG
Methodology:Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Turnaround Time:Performed Mon-Fri, results are reported the same day.
Special Instructions:Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent.


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Blood
Optimal Volume:1 mL
Minimum\Peds Volume:0.5 mL
Container:Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel))
Causes for Rejection:Severely lipemic, hemolyzed, icteric, gross contamination, plasma


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days.
Shipping Instructions:Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Specialty Core  (UMMC-East Bank)


Interpretive

Reference Range:

Less than 7.2 IU/mL

NTOX-TCOM

Negative-Absence of detectable Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibodies. A negative result does not rule out acute infection. The magnitude of the measured result is not indicative of the amount of antibody present. The concentrations of anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG in a given specimen determined with assays from different manufacturers can vary due to differences in assay methods and reagent specificity.

7.2 to less than 8.8 IU/mL

EQAB-TCOM

Equivocal – Please recollect. The magnitude of the measured result is not indicative of the amount of antibody present. The concentrations of anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG in a given specimen determined with assays from different manufacturers can vary due to differences in assay methods and reagent specificity.

Greater than or equal to 8.8 IU/mL

PTOX-TCOM

Positive – Presence of detectable Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibodies. A positive result generally indicates either recent or past exposure to the pathogen. The magnitude of the measured result is not indicative of the amount of antibody present. The concentrations of anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG in a given specimen determined with assays from different manufacturers can vary due to differences in assay methods and reagent specificity.

 

 



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