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HelpCatalog ID TXM Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM, Serum
Useful For
Detecting recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
AUMC Laboratory Catalog
Note:
Collect 2.0 mL blood in Gold top tube.
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
Reporting Name
Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Secondary ID
39856CPT Code Information
86778
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TXM | Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, S | 40678-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TXM | Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, S | 40678-5 |
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.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.