Test Directory

Useful for supporting the diagnosis of acute cerebral, ocular, disseminated, or congenital toxoplasmosis.

This test should not be used to screen healthy patients.

1. Collect specimen via appropriate procedure.

1. Transport specimen in the original collection container.
2. Do not centrifuge or dilute specimens.
3. Do not submit ocular fluid in syringe.

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

• Heat-inactivated specimen

See patient report.

This assay is designed for use in patients with a clinical history and symptoms consistent with toxoplasmosis and is not for screening healthy patients. Depending on the population, varying percentages of patients may be found to be positive.

Results should be interpreted with consideration of clinical and laboratory findings. A negative result does not indicate absence of disease. Reliable results depend on adequate specimen collection and the absence of inhibiting substances.

• Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii)