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Toxoplasma DNA PCR - Qualitative

You need to provide

Blood

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

No special preparation required

Overview

What is Toxoplasma DNA PCR - Qualitative?

The Toxoplasma DNA PCR- Qualitative test is performed to detect an infection of the pathogen Toxoplasma gondii in pregnant women, unborn babies, and immunocompromised people.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to help in diagnosis when symptoms of toxoplasmosis appear in pregnant women or immunocompromised people, including flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, sore throat, and weakness.

Why is Toxoplasma DNA PCR - Qualitative done?

To help in diagnosis when symptoms of toxoplasmosis appear in pregnant women or immunocompromised people, including flu like symptoms of fever, headache, sore throat, weakness, swollen lymph nodes, etc.
When an exposure to the pathogen is suspected and symptoms are yet undetermined
To determine if a person has been previously infected
To determine if complications are due to an active Toxoplasma infection