TOXOPLASMA DNA PCR
| Women infected with toxoplasmosis can transmit the infection across the placenta to their unborn baby. Most babies infected during pregnancy show no sign of toxoplasmosis when they are born, but they may develop learning, visual, and hearing disabilities later in life. This test is useful for the detection of Toxoplama in amniotic fuild and other samples |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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TOXOPLASMA DNA PCR
| Test Code | T-24 |
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| Test Description | **TOXOPLASMA DNA PCR |
| Clinical Category | INFECTIONS |
| Sample | 4 mL(2 mL min.)Whole blood from EDTA tube OR 3 mL (2 mL min.) Amniotic fluid /CSF/ Urine /Cord blood in a sterile container OR Chorionic Villus biopsy in normal saline |
| Method/Technology | PCR |
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