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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 3 days |
| Refrigerate: | 14 days |
| Frozen: | 1 year |
Reference Interval
Non-Reactive
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 2 – 4 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Service Code
0031856
Update
last updated 16/05/2024
Updated on Methodology.
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis: | Gross reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus: | NA |
| Lipaemic: | NA |
| Others: | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Toxoplasma IgM “reactive” result may persist for years and may not be indicative of recent infection. Further testing and paired serology together with clinical investigation may be required.
Alias
TOXOM, Toxoplasma IgM Antibody,
Toxoplasma gondii Antibody