Test Details
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Result Turnaround Time
4 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
This test is intended to be used in conjunction with standard serological tests to aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by Toxoplasma gondii.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Amniotic fluid, uncentrifuged
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Sterile container
Collection Instructions
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 7 days |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | 90 days |
Storage Instructions
Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138586 | Toxo gondii PCR, Amniotic | 138585 | Toxo gondii PCR, Amniotic | 27999-2 | ||
| Order Code | 138586 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Toxo gondii PCR, Amniotic | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 138585 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Toxo gondii PCR, Amniotic | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 27999-2 |