Viral Serology:Toxoplasma IgM Direct Detection by ELISA

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Microtainer

Summary Test Name

Viral Serology:Toxoplasma IgM Direct Detection by ELISA

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

1 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into glass 12X75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.

Stat Availability

Yes

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

5 days

Reference Value

Male and female and all age ranges the same <10