Toxocara Antibodies, IgG by ELISA

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Ordering Recommendation

May aid in the diagnosis of toxocariasis caused by infection with Toxocara canis.

Mnemonic

TOXOCARA G

Methodology

Semiquantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Performed

Wed, Sat

Reported

1-7 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Preferred transport temp: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen

Unacceptable Conditions

Contaminated, heat-inactivated, grossly hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval

Test Number
 Components
 Reference Interval
  Toxocara Antibodies, IgG by ELISA 8 U or less

Interpretive Data




Component Interpretation
Toxocara Antibodies, IgG by ELISA < 9 U     Negative: No significant level of Toxocara IgG antibodies detected.
9 - 11 U  Equivocal: Recommend repeat testing in 2-4 weeks.
>11 U    Positive: IgG antibodies to Toxocara detected, indicating current or past infection. False-positive results due to infections with other helminths are possible.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

N/A

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New Test
Inactive
02/21/2023
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CPT Codes

86682

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3006067 Toxocara Antibodies, IgG by ELISA 43225-2
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Aliases

  • Toxocariasis
Toxocara Antibodies, IgG by ELISA