Toxoplasma Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Use
Immunohistochemical staining for Toxoplasma gondii helps identify the organisms in the cytoplasm of infected cells. T. gondii is a sporozoan that lives as an intracellular parasite in various tissues of vertebrates. It is transmitted via raw or undercooked meat, contaminated soil, or by direct contact. Pregnant women and immunosuppressed patients are at highest risk for infection.
Special Instructions
This test includes only technical performance of the stain; no pathologist interpretation is provided. Technical component only stains should not be ordered with PATHC / Pathology Consultation. If ordered with PATHC, the technical component stains will be canceled. Any immunohistochemistry (IHC)/in situ hybridization (ISH) stain performed as a part of the PATHC will be performed at the reviewing pathologist's discretion at an additional charge. Attach the green 'Attention Pathology' address label (T498) and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Limitations
This test does not include pathologist interpretation, only technical performance of the stain. If interpretation is required, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation for a full diagnostic evaluation or second opinion of the case. The charge of glass slides can be affected by environmental factors and subsequently may alter slide staining. Sending unsuitable glass slides can result in inconsistent staining due to poor slide surface chemistry. Best practices for storage of positively charged slides include minimizing time slides are stored after being unpackaged, limiting exposure to high humidity and heat, and minimizing exposure to plastics. Age of a cut paraffin section can affect immunoreactivity. Stability thresholds vary widely among published literature and are antigen dependent.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- Order only;no result
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Immunostain Technical Only Envelope
Collection Instructions
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block or 2 unstained, positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick.
Causes for Rejection
Wet/frozen tissue, Cytology smears, Nonformalin fixed tissue, Nonparaffin embedded tissue, Noncharged slides, ProbeOn slides, Snowcoat slides