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HelpTest Code TGBLD Toxoplasma gondii DNA, Qual by PCR-Blood
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Epic EAP: LAB3017
Epic Description: TOXOPLASMA GONDII, DNA (QUAL)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
3.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Yellow, ACD-A (Acid Dextrose Solution A) | 3.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Store refrigerated. Transport refrigerated on ice packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 34451
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1 -2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Store refrigerated.
CPT Code Information
87798