Rapid toxoplasmosis home test
This is a two panel test for Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii ). It
tests for both IgM and IgG antibodies. Testing for IgM shows if
there is a current active infection, while testing for IgG shows if
there was a previous infection. This rapid test gives results at
your location in a few minutes.
IgG and IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma can be detected with 2-3 weeks
after exposure . The test uses a drop of blood which you get from
a
using the supplied thumb prick device.
INTRODUCTION
Toxoplasmosis is caused by infection with Toxoplasma gondii , an
eukaryotic pathogen, belongs to the group of sporozoes.The obligatory
intracellular living parasite is spread worldwide. Typical for
sporocytes is the “flip-flop” between sexual (which only takes place in
cats, the final host) and asexual reproduction.
The infection is often highest in areas of the world that have hot,
humid climates and lower altitudes. The mean source of infection is
direct contact with cat feces or from eating under-cooked meats.
Toxoplasmosis is not passed from person to person,except in instances
of
mother-to-child (congenital) transmission and blood transfusion or
organ transplantation.
Toxoplasmosis generally
presents with mild symptoms in immunocompetent
individuals,but women newly infected with Toxoplasma during pregnancy
and anyone with a compromised immune system should be aware that
toxoplasmosis can have severe consequences for them. Acute
toxoplasmosis in pregnant women can result in miscarriage, poor
growth,early delivery or stillbirth.
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INTERPRETATION OF IgG(+)(-) and
IgM (+)(-)
IgM(+)IgG(+) Implies current or recent Toxoplasma infection.
IgM(+)IgG(-) or equivocal May indicate current infection with
Toxoplasma.
Retest
in 1-2 weeks.
IgM(-)IgG(+) Implies past exposure/infection of Toxoplasma.
Minimal risk of Toxoplasma infection.
IgM(-)IgG(-) Implies no past infection with Toxoplasma.
Patient may be susceptible to Toxoplasma infection.
IgM(equivocal) May indicate current Toxoplasma infection.
Retest
in 1-2 weeks. |
PERFORMANCES CHARACTERISTICS
Clinical Performance for IgM Test
Relative Sensitivity: 100%
Relative Specificity: 98.65%
Overall Agreement: 98.67%
Clinical Performance for IgG Test
Relative Sensitivity: 94.60%
Relative Specificity: 98.85%
Overall Agreement: 98.51%
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 26 April, 2012.