Test Code TGBLD Toxoplasma gondii DNA, Qual by PCR-Blood
Additional Codes
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
6 days at room temperature
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Store at room temperature. Transport at room temperature.
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
http://www.questdiagnostics.com/testcenter/TestDetail.action?tabName=OrderingInfo&ntc=34451
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1 -2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Store at room temperature.
CPT Code Information
87798