Toxoplasma Antibody (IgM)
Test Code
37207
86778
Clinical Significance
Toxoplasma Antibody (IgM) - T. gondii IgM is typically detected within a few days of infection, peaks within a few weeks, and usually falls to undetectable levels within a few months. In some patients, however, T. gondii IgM persists for more than a year; Thus, detection of T. gondii IgM does not necessarily indicate recent or ongoing toxoplasmosis.
Test Resources
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Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Range(s)
| AU/mL | Interpretation |
| <8.00 | Negative |
| 8.00-9.99 | Equivocal |
| >9.99 | Positive |
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic