TOXOPCR
Toxoplasma gondii DNA by PCR (Blood)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3466
Synonyms:
TOXB
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.
CPT Codes:
87798 - Toxoplasma Gondii PCR (EAP 30021177)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
2-5 Days
Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization