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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnostic testing for Toxoplasma gondii infection (toxoplasmosis). Toxoplasma IgG is performed on all requests. Toxoplasma IgM is performed if specifically requested, if clinical history indicates acute infection, or if Toxoplasma IgG is detected. If Toxoplasma IgM is detected by the screening assay, a supplementary assay is performed to confirm detection. Specimens may be referred to Pathology West, NSW, for Toxoplasma IgG avidity testing if required. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday - Saturday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Toxoplasma IgG, Toxoplasma IgM, Toxoplasmosis Serology, |
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Code:
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SPTOX |
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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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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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300uL |
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Stability:
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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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| Serology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4427 |
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Last Updated : 31-08-2022 06:09 |