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Test Code Toxo IgM Toxoplasma Ab IgM Acute Titer

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Container

Plain Red
Serum/Refrigerate

Routine Turnaround Time

Daily; Monday-Friday

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reference Range

< 0.8 IUnit/mL:          Normal Range No Significant Toxoplasma IgM antibodies detected

0.8 to 1.0 IUnit/mL:  Indeterminate Range Suggest obtaining a new specimen in 10-20 days for

                                      both IgG and IgM repeat testing

> 1.0 IUnit/mL:          Positive Range Positive for Toxoplasma IgM antibodies.

                                      Indicates current or recent infection. For confirmation of toxoplasmosis, the                                          FDA  recommends that sera found to be positive for T. gondii IgM antibodies                                          should be sent to a Toxoplasma reference laboratory.

CPT Code

86778