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Test Name:
Toxoplasma IgA Antibody
- SBMF No:
43081 - Performance Lab Name:
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute - Test Mnemonic:
TOXO IGA - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
86777 - LOINC Code:
19146-0 - Ref Lab Test No:
7666 - Spec Type:
Serum - Spec Container:
Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube - Pref Vol:
1.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.5 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Clot 30 minutes
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
1 week room temperature (20-30°C)
2 weeks refrigerated (2-8C)
2 months frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) - Use:
Support the serodiagnosis of toxoplasmosis - Reference Range:
Negative: Less than 0.8 Index
Borderline: 0.8-1.0 Index
Positive: Greater than 1.0 Index - Day Run:
Tue, Thu, Sat - Time Reported:
Within 5 days - Test Type:
INFECTIOUS ANTIBODY
