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Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies, IgG with reflex to IgG Avidity
CPT:
86777
Special Instructions
If Toxo Ab, IgG is >8.7, test will reflex to Toxo IgG Avidity at an additional charge.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 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.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Gel-barrier tube, red-top tube or serum transfer tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Test Details
Use
The intended use of this test is to determine the presence of Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibody and its avidity.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) and ELISA
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006054 | Toxo IgG/Avidity | 006483 | Toxoplasma gondii Ab,IgG | IU/mL | 5388-4 |
| Reflex Table for Toxoplasma gondii Ab,IgG | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 006484 | Toxoplasma IgG Avidity Index | 006484 | Toxoplasma IgG Avidity Index | index | 56990-5 |
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