Days Set Up
Tuesday, Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 7 days

Soft Order Code
MMLR

Test Updated:

Synonyms

Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, Spinal Fluid
TOXOGEC
TOXO IGG ANTIBODY, CSF BY EIA

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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.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Onsite

Collect specimen in sterile tube or container; refrigerate.

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in sterile tube or container; refrigerate.

Normal Volume
1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL CSF

Billing Information

CPT Code
86777, 86778
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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Quality that sets us apart

As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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