Toxoplasma gondii PCR

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of Toxoplasma gondii antigen
SpeciesCanine, Feline, Equine, Ruminant, Porcine
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Vaginal or uterine swab
  • Blood
  • Feces
  • Lung
  • Spleen
  • Brain
  • Heart
  • Placenta
Container
  • Leak-proof primary container for feces and tissues.
  • Swabs must be kept moist; use viral transport media or place swab in red top tube with 1-2 ml sterile saline.
Special submission instructions
  • Tissue must be fresh, not in formalin.
  • Label submission form and primary container “High Risk”.
  • Label outside of shipping container “Special Handling”.
  • Ship with cold packs.
  • Submit only 2-3 tablespoons of feces. Do not submit fecal samples in gloves/disposable sleeves. Samples submitted in gloves/sleeves or other inappropriate containers will incur a $30 surcharge.
Turnaround time2-3 business days