Test Code LAB12622 Toxoplasma Antibody - IgM
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Yellow Microtainer SST
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 6 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<0.8 IU/L Reactive > or = 1.0 Indeterminate =0.8-<1.0 Nonreactive <0.8 Assay performed on the Siemens Immulite 2000 Xpi. Results obtained from other manufacturers' assay methods may not be used interchangeably=Methodology
Roche e801 Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay; µ?Capture test principle
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
2-3 days
CPT Codes
86778