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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Toxoplasma IgM screen

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5ml

Turnaround Time

5 days

Toxoplasma IgM screen

General Information

The Abbott Alinity Toxo IgM assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle
immunoassay (CMIA) for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to
Toxoplasma gondii in human serum and plasma.

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Red top blood (serum) samples

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS