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Toxoplasma gondii, DNA
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | TXPCR |
| Test group | Toxoplasma |
| Performed by | Viracor |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Real time PCR |
| Collection Instructions | Tissue specimens should be placed in saline to keep moist during processing and shipping. |
| Container type | Lavender top, CSF tube, clean container |
| Amount to Collect | 3 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood, CSF, Amniotic fluid, BAL, Tissue |
| Preferred volume | 3 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 2 mL blood |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Improperly submitted samples |
| Processing notes | Keep non-CSF samples at room temperature and ship at room temperature. Samples should be received at Viracor within 96 hours of collection. CSF must be frozen transported to China Basin and then shipped on dry ice to ViraCor. |
| Units | copies/mL |
| Normal range | Not detected |
| Additional information | Assay range: 100-1.0x108 copies/mL |
| LOINC code | 49448-4 |
| Last Updated | 5/19/2011 1:19:02 PM |
| Entry Number | 1039 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667