Toxoplasmosis Antibody, IgM

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO43
  • Soft Test Code:
  • TOXOM
Alternate Names
  • Toxo IgM
  • Toxoplasmosis IgM Antibody

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube


Transport And Storage

48 hours Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Specimen to be transported Refrigerated to PRMC within 48 hours of collection to be frozen by Immunology department to maintain specimen integrity until testing occurs. Do not transport Frozen.


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

OD ratio < .90 indicates no detectable Toxoplasmosis, IgM antibody.
 
OD ratio 0.91 - 1.09 are equivocal for Toxoplasmosis, IgM antibody. Suggest a new specimen be collected and re-tested.
 
OD ratio > 1.10 is positive for Toxoplasmosis, IgM antibody. A positive value indicates a primary or reactivated infection.


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Thursday
Departments
  • Immunology

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01451069


CPT Coding

86778


Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 3 days