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HelpTest Code FGGMC Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies (IgG, IgM), ELISA, CSF
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit 1 mL of spinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile, leak-proof container.
2. Send refrigerate.
Method Name
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Non-CSF specimens | Reject |
| Bacterially contaminated specimens | Reject |
Reference Values
IgG: <0.90
IgM: <0.80
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsCPT Code Information
86777-IgG
86778-IgM
Clinical Information
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