Toxoplasma gondii PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Toxoplasma gondii PCR-13637

Test name:

Test number:

13637

Excellian order number:

LAB13637

Abbreviation:

TOXOPCR

Useful for:

This test is intended to be used in conjunction with standard serological tests to aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by Toxoplasma gondii.

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

ACD whole blood
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Alternate collection container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Sterile container

Alternate specimen volume:

CSF - 0.5 mL

Alternate transport container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Sterile container

Transport and stability:

Whole blood:

Ambient (preferred) - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - NO

CSF:

Ambient (preferred) - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - 90 days

Reason for rejection:

PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (138602): R-LC

Days set up:

3 times/week

TAT:

5 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87798

LOINC code:

Result 29904-0

Date created:

04/30/2019

Revised date:

06/23/2023

Review date:

03/31/2022