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HelpTest Code TOXMM Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | TXPM |
| Epic ID | LAB659 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Additives (eg, biocides, antioxidants) | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Useful For
Qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in serum
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
86778