Toxoplasma IgG Avidity
| Sunquest Code: | AVIDG | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB5635 | Epic Name: | Toxoplasma IgG Avidity |
| Synonyms: | IgG Dye Test | ||
| Methodology: | Sabin AB, Feldman H.A. Dyes | ||
| CPT Code: | ----------CPTCODES HERE---------- | ||
| Test Includes: | IgG dye test and IgM by ELISA | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Thurs; results are reported within 3-7 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or bacterially contaminated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Dr. Jack S Remington Laboratory Toxoplasmosis Serology Lab) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | High avidity excludes infection within the previous 4 months. |
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