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Toxoplasma IgM

Key Aspects of the Test Purpose: Primarily to determine if a patient has been infected with toxoplasmosis recently. Procedure: A blood sample is taken, often processed via ELISAs to measure antibody levels. Limitations…

Sample
Serum
Preparation
No fasting needed
Report in
48 hours
Collection
At your home
Suitable
For women

About this test

Key Aspects of the Test

  • Purpose: Primarily to determine if a patient has been infected with toxoplasmosis recently.
  • Procedure: A blood sample is taken, often processed via ELISAs to measure antibody levels.
  • Limitations: IgM can remain in the system for up to 18 months post-infection, so a positive result does not always mean the infection occurred within the last few weeks.
  • Follow-up: If IgM is positive, further testing (such as a Toxoplasma IgG Avidity test) may be needed to pinpoint the timing of the infection.

What the Results Mean

  • Positive IgM: Suggests a recent infection (often within the last 1-2 weeks), although IgM can sometimes persist for months, occasionally resulting in false positives.
  • Negative IgM: Suggests no recent infection, or the test was taken too early.
  • Borderline/Equivocal: Retesting in 2-3 weeks is often recommended to monitor for changes.

Preparation

  • No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
  • Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
  • Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.

How home sample collection works

  1. 1

    Choose your tests

    Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.

  2. 2

    Pick a collection slot

    Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.

  3. 3

    A sample collector visits

    They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.

  4. 4

    Report in your account

    The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.

Where we collect samples at home

Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:

Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Toxoplasma IgM cost in Hyderabad?

Toxoplasma IgM costs ₹549 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹599. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.

Do I need to fast before Toxoplasma IgM?

No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.

When will I get the Toxoplasma IgM report?

The expected report time is 48 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.

What sample is collected for Toxoplasma IgM?

Serum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.

Can I cancel a lab test booking?

Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.

Can I book tests for a family member?

Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.

Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?

No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.

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