Toxoplasma PCR
Test Mnemonic
TXPCR
CPT Codes
- 87798 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
29904-0
Aliases
- Toxoplasma DNA DetectR
- Toxoplasma gondii by PCR
- Toxoplasma gondii DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Fluid, vitreous | Sterile container | Refrigerated | ||
| 25 mg | Tissue, frozen | Sterile container | Frozen | Transfer tissue to sterile container and freeze immediately. Specimen source required. Do not send tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound. | |
| 1 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Sterile container | Refrigerated | ||
| 1 mL | Fluid, amniotic | Sterile container | Refrigerated | ||
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Tissue: Unacceptable; Other specimen types: 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | Tissue: Unacceptable; Other specimen types: 5 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Days Performed
Tue, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Reference Range
Special Info
Heparinized specimens and tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.