Toxoplasmosis IgM
Brief Description
The LIAISON XL® Toxo IgM assay uses Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) technology on the LIAISON XL® Analyzer (Model 15970) for the qualitative determination of specific IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in human serum. The results of this assay can be used as an aid in the assessment of the patient’s serological status to infection with Toxoplasma gondii and in the determination of immune status of individuals including pregnant women.
Laboratory Unit
Immunology
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)
Specimen Collection
Serum:
Collect in gold top SST tube, centrifuge.
Collect in tiger top SST tube, centrifuge.
Storage/Transport
Serum separated from the clot can be maintained at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C) during transit for no more than seven days after collection.
Serum separated from the clot should be aliquoted, stored frozen (-20°C or colder) and shipped with dry ice.
Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
Serum
Test Request
- GPHL Apollo Web Portal
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GPHL
Submission Form
Possible Results
- Positive
- Negative
- Equivocal
- Unsatisfactory
Reference Range
Negative
Unacceptable Conditions
- Missing testing requisition
- Missing minimum of 2 patient identifiers
- Improper labeling
- Improper storage/transport of specimen
- No specimen received (empty collection tube).
- Wrong specimen type
- Specimens damaged, broken, or leaking upon arrival
- Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples
- Samples containing particulate matter
- Samples exhibiting microbial contamination
Interfering Substances
N/A
Result Reported
5-7 business days
Fees
LOINC/Order Codes
25542-2 (Order code: 1535)