TOXOPLASMA GONDII, PCR

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (RTOXG)
Specimen Collection: 7 mL blood (lavender top tube).
Minimum Volume: WB: ped 2 mL, adult 5 mL, CSF: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain whole blood, unspun at room temperature. Min. 0.2 whole blood.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 87798
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII