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HelpTest Code TXPM Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in serum
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reporting Name
Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Additives (eg, biocides, antioxidants) | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86778
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TXPM | Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, S | 40678-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MTXP | Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, S | 40678-5 |