Effective immediately, the Serology Section of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory will begin performing qualitative EIA testing for Toxoplasma gondii IgM and semi-quantitative EIA testing for Toxoplasma gondii IgG. The tests will be performed twice weekly. Both tests are performed on serum, with the minimum collection being a 2 ml red top tube. Specimens should be sent directly to the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, BT 6004 GH.

Please direct questions or comments regarding this announcement to Gary V. Doern, PhD., (6-8616) Director, Clinical Microbiology Laboratory.