Toxoplasma gondii Serology (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TOXS (or RTOX for referred samples)

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2216

Laboratory Handling

Test Adds Requirement

Use the RCP Test Add function. If there is available serum (tab 4), toxoplasma serology can be added.

Sample Stability

5 days at 2 - 8 degrees Celsius

Synonyms

Toxoplasma IgM, Toxoplasma IgG, Toxoplasma IgG avidity, toxoplasmosis

Turnaround Time

1 day

Performed once daily, Monday to Friday.

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

6

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Test Method

Vidas ELFA

Additional Costing Information

For pricing inquiries, please contact us at + 64 (09) 276 0167

Please contact one of the Clinical Microbiologists or the Microbiology Registrar (phone numbers available on Paanui - Phone List) if you would like to discuss further.

Contact Information