3013. PCR. Toxoplasma gondii (blood, qualitative determination)
Description
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite that is dangerous for pregnant women and immunosuppressed patients. PCR testing in blood can detect its DNA during active infection or reactivation. The results are qualitative: detected/not detected.
When and who needs the test?
- Pregnant women with suspected acute infection or with a positive IgM test, to assess the progression of the infection.
- Patients with immunosuppression (HIV, post-transplant, chemotherapy) – at risk of reactivation.
- In newborns of seropositive mothers – to exclude congenital toxoplasmosis.
- In cases of mild clinical symptoms, questionable serology results, or acute febrile conditions of unknown origin.
- When dynamic monitoring of therapy effectiveness is necessary.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...