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Test Code TOXOC Toxocara Antibody, IgG, Serum

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3041531
NBS code LBC10948
Service code 36850

Test Down Notes

Effective 09/25/2026: This test is temporarily unavailable due to a reagent backorder. The downtime is currently unknown, and there is no recommended alternative test. See test notification here.

Reporting Name

Toxocara Ab, IgG, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

NUH Outreach Laboratories:
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Preferred: Yellow Top
Acceptable: Red Top
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a Mayo plastic tube.
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Frozen

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Kidney Transplant Test Request with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Frozen (preferred) 30 days
  Refrigerated  5 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat-inactivated Reject

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Report Available

1 to 5 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

Negative

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of Toxocara infection

CPT Code Information

86682

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TOXCG Toxocara Ab, IgG, S 40674-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
TOXCG Toxocara Ab, IgG, S 40674-4

Secondary ID

616734

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated 06/08/2026