Toxoplasma Gondii Antibody (IgG)

Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum

Transport Container Plastic leak proof container

Transport Temperature Refrigerated 3 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Hyperlipemia

Methodology CLIA

Clinical Significance Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. Approximately 23% of the immunocompetent population is asymptomatic carriers of the parasite. High titers of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii can persist for years. Rising IgG titers after birth, in the absence of a placental leak, are consistent with neonatal infection.