Toxoplasma Antibodies on CSF
Order Name
CSF TOXO A
Test Number: 5590450
Revision Date 10/23/2017
Test Number: 5590450
Revision Date 10/23/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Toxoplasma IgG, CSF
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Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 31685-1 |
|
Toxoplasma IgM, CSF
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 31181-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability After separation from cells: Ambient 4hours, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Sat |
| Expected TAT | 2 Days |
| Clinical Use | Assist in the diagnosis of Toxoplasmosis meningitis |
| CPT Code(s) | 86777; 86778 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |