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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing for Toxoplasma gondii infection (toxoplasmosis). Serology is also recommended.
Suitable specimens are blood, CSF, vitreous fluid. Testing can also be performed on amniotic fluid or products of conception. |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed Monday to Saturday, with results usually available within 48-72h of receipt by the testing lab. |
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Code:
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VTOX |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile PCR Container (STERIPCR), |
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Sample Type:
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Whole Blood (EDTA); CSF; Vitreous Fluid; Amniotic Fluid; Products of Conception |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample required. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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250uL |
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Stability:
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1 week chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 12-12-2023 14:23 |