Toxoplasma Serology Lab
What's New for 2009
Dear Client:
Thank you for your continuing confidence in our laboratory.
What's New:
FAQ's
We will provide a list of frequently asked questions regarding our services and policies. Please let us know if you would like specific topics addressed here; the list will be updated frequently,
New Articles
We will endeavor to provide you with the most recent data on T. gondii infection and testing. For example, we have recently published a summary of 15 years experience in the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy (Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Aug 15;47(4):554-66.) In this article, we summarized the role of commercial, non-reference and reference laboratories in the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.
PCR
We have updated PCR specimen requirements and reporting to reflect expanded validation testing for various specimen types. PCR Fee Schedule
New Requisition Form
~ NEW: At our clients request we have created a new Immunocompromised Patient Requisition form to aid in effective specimen and test selection for transplant and immunosuppressed patients.
In order to continue to provide our clients with the high level of diagnostic testing and individualized consultation services that they have come to expect, we will be implementing a small but necessary increase in our fees.
All of the above are effective February 15, 2009.
We look forward to continuing to serve you in the coming years, and to providing you with tools to optimize patient care through services offered at the Toxoplasma Serology Laboratory.
Sincerely,
José G. Montoya, M.D.
Laboratory Director
Cindy Press, MT (ASCP)
Laboratory Manager
Ian J. Selsky
Client Services Supervisor