Toxoplasma PCR Amniotic Fluid to Dr. Jack S. Remington Laboratory (formerly Palo Alto)
| Sunquest Code: | TXAPCR | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB8080 | Epic Name: | Toxoplasma PCR Amniotic Fluid Qual |
| Methodology: | PCR | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Thurs; results are reported within 3-7 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | It is recommended that amniocentesis for toxoplasmosis PCR be performed at a minimum of 18 weeks gestation. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Amniotic fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 3 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | A serum sample from the mother (1-5 mL) must accompany the amniotic fluid, unless she has been previously tested at Dr. Jack S. Remington Laboratory (Palo Alto Toxoplasmosis laboratory). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store refrigerated or frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen. |
| Stability: | 1 month refrigerated; indefinitely frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Dr. Jack S Remington Laboratory Toxoplasmosis Serology Lab) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Supporting the diagnosis of acute cerebral, ocular, disseminated or congenital toxoplasmosis. This assay is designed for use in patients with a clinical history and symptoms consistent with toxoplasmosis. |
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