Toxoplasma Pregnancy Panel (more than 16 weeks gestation)
| Abbrev Code: | TPG16 | ||
| Order Code: | LAB5670 | Order Name: | Toxoplasma Pregnancy Panel >16 Weeks Gest |
| Order Instructions: | Ordered through Maternal Fetal Medicine | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86406 x2, 86778 x1, 86777 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | IgG (dye test); IgM ELISA and AC/HS | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 7-14 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL; does not allow for repeat testing |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic or bacterially contaminated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature, preferred. Room temperature or frozen temperature is also acceptable. |
| Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated (preferred); indefinitely frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Dr. Jack S Remington Laboratory Toxoplasmosis Serology Lab) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report |
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