Ordering Recommendation
Limited utility for routine clinical use. Serology has low sensitivity for detecting CNS toxoplasmosis.
Mnemonic
TGONDI IGG
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-12 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
CSF.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86777
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0092535 | Toxoplasma gondii Ab, IgG, CSF | 30568-0 |
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Aliases
- Toxoplasma gondii IgG
Toxoplasma gondii IgG Antibody, ELISA (CSF)
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