Price:
Rs. 1,350.00
Sample Type: SERUM
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What does the Toxoplasma Avidity test assess at Metropolis Healthcare?
It evaluates the strength of IgG antibody binding to determine if a toxoplasmosis infection is recent or old.
Why is avidity testing important in pregnancy?
It helps distinguish new infections from past immunity, which is crucial for fetal risk assessment.
How does Metropolis Healthcare perform this test?
A serum sample is analyzed using advanced immunoassay methods to measure IgG binding strength.
Can this test confirm acute toxoplasmosis?
Low avidity suggests recent infection, but results must be interpreted along with IgM and clinical findings.
Is fasting required for the test?
No fasting or special preparation is needed.
Who should consider this test?
Pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals, and patients with ambiguous IgG/IgM results.
Does high avidity rule out recent infection?
Yes, high avidity generally indicates infection occurred several months ago.
Is avidity testing done alone?
It is usually performed along with Toxoplasma IgG and IgM for accurate assessment