Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies, IgG Labcorp

$130.00

LabCorp Test #: 006478, CPT: 86777

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

This test checks for antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis. It looks specifically for IgG antibodies, which indicate a past infection or exposure to the parasite. The presence of IgG antibodies means you likely had toxoplasmosis at some point, even if you didn't have symptoms.
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Why To Buy

Testing for Toxoplasma gondii antibodies can help determine if you have been exposed to toxoplasmosis, which may be the cause of your symptoms. This test checks for your body's immune response to the parasite, aiding in diagnosis. Defy Medical offers this test to help identify the potential cause of your discomfort.

Finding the cause(s) of:

  • Eye inflammation: This test can help identify toxoplasmosis, a common cause of eye inflammation (ocular toxoplasmosis).
  • Fatigue: Detecting toxoplasmosis through this test can help explain persistent fatigue, as it's a common symptom of the infection.
  • Fever: This test can help determine if toxoplasmosis is causing your fever, as it's a potential symptom of the infection.
  • Headache: Testing for toxoplasmosis can help identify it as a possible cause of your headaches, especially if accompanied by other symptoms.
  • Muscle aches: This test can help determine if toxoplasmosis is responsible for your muscle aches, as it can cause flu-like symptoms.
  • Swollen lymph nodes: Detecting toxoplasmosis through this test can help explain swollen lymph nodes, as the infection can cause this immune response.
Symptoms Eye inflammation, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Muscle aches, Swollen lymph nodes