Test Code TOXO M A Toxoplasma IgM Antibody
Cerner Test Code
TOXOMT
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days Frozen >7 days
Performed Test Frequency
Monday|Wednesday|Friday
CPT(s)
86778
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icteric