Ordering Recommendation
Use only in neonates for cases of suspected congenital toxoplasmosis.
Mnemonic
TOXOG IGA
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-9 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain Red or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 3 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic and bacterially contaminated specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Undefined; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely
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 |
---|---|---|
2013891 | Toxoplasma gondii Ab, IgA, ELISA, Serum | 10723-5 |
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Aliases
Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgA by ELISA, Serum
PAMF Remington Laboratory