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Toxoplasma PCR - Not Blood

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Test ID   LAB5813
EPIC Order
   Toxoplasma PCR, Not Blood
CPT Code(s)   87798
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Molecular Microbiology
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: Amniotic fluid, CSF; See Comments
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time   3 days
Reference Range Normal: Negative
Comments
  • Body fluids: collect in a sterile container
  • Vitreous aqueous and brain tissue samples have not been validated.  Results of these samples will include a comment stating as such. 

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514