9 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Whole blood is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days; do not freeze. CSF is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days or frozen for 90 days.
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Detects *Toxoplasma gondii* DNA. Used in immunocompromised patients or fetal infections.
CSF or Whole Blood
0.5 mL
Sterile container (CSF), lavender-top (EDTA) tube, OR yellow-top (ACD) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |