Toxoplasma gondii DNA Qual-RT- PCR TOXOPCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

TOXOPLASMA GONDII DNA,QUAL PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Toxoplasma Gondii DNA, Qual PCR

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Body Fluid, CSF

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile plastic leakproof container
Specimen: Submit one of the following ( indicate source on sample)
1) 1.0 mL Amniotic Fluid (0.3 mL min)
2) 1.0 mL CSF (0.3 mL min)- Preferred
3) 1.0 mL serum Red Top Tube (0.3 mL min)
4) 1.0 vitreous fluid- Do not dilute collected specimen with additional saline.(0.2 mL min)
5) 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood(Lavender top tube) (0.3 mL min)
Minimum: 0.3 mL -CSF and vitreous fluid; Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

CSF, and other specimens Room temperature:
2 Days Room Temperature
7 days Refrigerated:
30 Days Frozen: 30 days
Whole blood
2 days Room temperature
7 days Refrigerated
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Days Performed

TAT- 2-3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

87798
 
Loinc Code:  29904-0

PDM

145902011

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

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