الوصف
See Also Toxoplasma, DNA, PCR
دواعي الإستعمال
Infection with toxoplasma is usually sub-clinical. However, if contracted early during pregnancy if can cause abortion. Testing for toxoplasmosis is recommended for pregnant women and in investigating glandular fever-like conditions. Detection of IgG antibodies indicates past infection. Rising IgG titres indicate current or reactivation of infection.
نوع العينة والكمية والشروط
1 ml Serum 1 ml Li, Na-Heparin, K2, K3-EDTA, or Sodium Citrate Plasma Stability: 3 Days at 15-30 °C 14 Days at 2-8 °C > 14 Days at -10 °C or Colder
إحتياطات خاصة
Avoid grossly haemolysed samples.
المعدل الطبيعي
Negative: < 1.0 IU/mL Equivocal: 1.0 - < 3.0 IU/mL Positive: ≥ 3.0 IU/mL
