Test Results For:
Toxoplasma IgG
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Toxoplasma IgG
- Test Code
- TOXG
Short Description
TOXO IgG
Test Name
Toxoplasma IgG
Test Code
TOXG
Category
Serology
TAT
Main Lab:
24
Hour(s)
Family Site:
1 Day
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Gold - SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Gold
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
2
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
2-8°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma
TAT
Main Lab:
24
Hour(s)
Family Site:
1 Day
Test Stability
Room Temp:
3 Day(s)
2–8°C:
14 Day(s)
Clinical Interest
Toxoplasmosis IgG assays are essential for diagnosing and managing toxoplasmosis, particularly in pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.
- Lifetime Immunity: IgG antibodies indicate past exposure to Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite causing toxoplasmosis, and typically confer lifetime immunity.
- Risk Assessment: Screening for Toxoplasma IgG antibodies in pregnant women helps determine if they have immunity or are at risk for primary infection during pregnancy.
- Prenatal Care: Pregnant women who are IgG-negative should be educated on how to avoid Toxoplasma infection, such as avoiding undercooked meat and handling cat litter carefully.
- Latent Infection: Detecting IgG antibodies helps diagnose chronic or latent Toxoplasma infections, which are typically asymptomatic but can reactivate under certain conditions, such as immunosuppression.
- Other Infections: Toxoplasmosis can mimic other infections, such as mononucleosis or cytomegalovirus (CMV). IgG assays aid in differential diagnosis, guiding appropriate management.
Clinical Information Required
Pregnancy
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
88-4, 5388-4, 22580-5
Outwork
No