Test Code TXMGP Toxoplasma gondii Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Useful For
Determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with Toxoplasma gondii
IgG is not useful for diagnosing infection in infants younger than 6 months of age. IgG antibodies in this age group usually are the result of passive transfer from the mother.
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
TXM | Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, S | Yes | Yes |
TOXGP | Toxoplasma Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
Reporting Name
Toxoplasma Ab, IgM and IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Aliquot tube
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Toxoplasma IgM
Negative
Toxoplasma IgG
Negative
Toxoplasma IgG Value
≤9 IU/mL (Negative)
10-11 IU/mL (Equivocal)
≥12 IU/mL (Positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
86778-Toxoplasma IgM
86777-Toxoplasma IgG
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TXMGP | Toxoplasma Ab, IgM and IgG, S | 88746-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TOXG | Toxoplasma Ab, IgG, S | 40677-7 |
TXM | Toxoplasma Ab, IgM, S | 40678-5 |
DEXG6 | Toxoplasma IgG Value | 8039-0 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.