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HelpTest Code FGGMC Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies (IgG, IgM), ELISA, CSF
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Torrance Memorial Laboratories Test Code: 194696285
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Spinal Fluid
Sources: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit 1 mL of spinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile, plastic screw-cap vial. Refrigerate specimen after collection and ship at refrigerate temperature.
Method Name
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen 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 |
| Other | Non CSF specimens; bacterially contaminated specimens |
Reference Values
Reference Range:
IgG: <0.90
IgM: <0.80
INTERPRETIVE CRITERIA:
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IgG: |
|
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<0.90 |
Antibody not detected |
|
0.9-1.09 |
Equivocal |
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>or=1.10 |
Antibody detected |
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|
|
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IgM: |
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<0.80 |
Antibody not detected |
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0.80-0.99 |
Equivocal |
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>or=1.00 |
Antibody detected |
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsCPT Code Information
86777-IgG
86778-IgM
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FGGMC | Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM, CSF | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5528 | T. gondii IgG | 30568-0 |
| Z5529 | T. gondii IgM | 30569-8 |