Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC92969Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Toxoplasma gondii IgG Avidity
Also known as: Toxoplasmosis
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
The intended use of this test is to determine the avidity of the Toxoplasma IgG antibody in patients known to be positive for the Toxoplasma IgG antibody.
Special Instructions
This assay is not available in New York state.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp and has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It is important to allow additional time for confirmatory or reflex tests if needed.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Toxoplasma IgG Avidity Index
ProteinIgG Avidity Index • Concentration / Level • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 56990-5
Result Codes
- 56990-5
Result Turnaround Time
5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; visible microbial contamination
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |