Test Overview
Test Methodology
ELISA
Test Usage
Diagnosis of central nervous system infections can be accomplished by demonstrating the
presence of intrathecally-produced specific antibody. Interpreting results may be complicated by low antibody levels found in CSF, passive transfer of antibody form blood, and contamination via bloody taps. The interpretation of CSF results must consider CSF-serum antibody ratios to the infectious agent.
Reference Range *
IgG: <0.90, IgM: <0.80
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 7 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
- Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, Spinal Fluid
- TOXOGEC
- TOXO IGG ANTIBODY, CSF BY EIA
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FFTGI (91419) (Focus 6092)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in sterile tube or container; refrigerate.
Normal Volume
1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL CSF
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days, Room Temperature 7 days, Frozen 30 days.
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by Focus Diagnostics.
Billing
CPT Code
86777, 86778