Toxoplasma by PCR, Whole Blood (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Lab Code
- 856
- Description
Useful For: Detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in whole blood samples.
Ordering Guidance: For Toxoplasma PCR testing on fluid or paraffin-embedded tissue specimens, refer to Toxoplasma DNA detection by PCR [TOXDNA].
- References
- Remington Lab Test Menu and Information
- Forms & Requisitions
- Remington Laboratory Toxoplasma Requisition: Testing in Non-Pregnant Adults and Older Children (>1 yr of age)
- Synonyms
- Toxoplasma gondii
- Components
Interpretation
- Method
PCR
- Reference Range
- Ref. Range Notes
Reference Range: Toxoplasma gondii DNA not detected - References
- Remington Lab Test Menu and Information
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
Collection: 5 mL whole blood in LAVENDER TOP (EDTA) tube
- Also Accepted: YELLOW TOP ACD tube
Collection Restrictions:
- Collect samples Monday through Thursday only. Do not draw on Friday or holidays.
- Samples collected on Thursday must be sent out same-day. Expedite transport to the lab.
- Samples collected at offsite locations must arrive at UW-MT by 13:00.
- Send samples via Delivery Express and include "STAT, ATTN: SENDOUTS" on the outside of the package to ensure prompt processing.
- Forms & Requisitions
- Remington Laboratory Toxoplasma Requisition: Testing in Non-Pregnant Adults and Older Children (>1 yr of age)
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories:
- Store and transport whole blood at ambient temperature. Expedite transport; samples must arrive at Remington lab within 48 hours of collection. Allow a day for transport from UW Montlake to Remington Lab.
Stability: Ambient (required): 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable.
- Quantity
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Requested: 5 mL whole blood
Minimum: 1 mL whole blood
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Store and transport whole blood at ambient temperature (20° to 25°C).
- Expedite processing; notify Sendouts staff immediately upon receipt of sample.
Login: SPMSND-;ROOM TEMP
- MSNDTO: JRLSD
- MSPTYP: WB
- MTSTRQ: ;Toxoplasma by PCR
Sendouts:
- Complete the Toxoplasma Remington Lab requisition and select "PCR" under "Other Test Options."
- Include comment: "No serum available; run with disclaimer."
- Send samples via FedEx Priority Overnight, Monday through Thursday only. Saturday delivery is not available for this lab.
Stability: Ambient (required): 48 hours*; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable.
- *Contact Remington Lab at (650) 583-4828 for samples that will arrive at >48 hours stability. Remington Lab may test specimens that deviate from these conditions with client authorization. However, sensitivity might be compromised.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Frequency
- Performed: Wednesday, Friday. Reported: 5 days from sample receipt at Remington Laboratory.
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
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Sendout Dr. Jack S. Remington Laboratory for Specialty Diagnostics
650-853-4828795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301Formerly known as: Palo Alto Medical Foundation Toxoplasma Serology Laboratory
Billing & Coding
- Billing Comments
CPT: 87798