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Toxoplasma DNA PCR - Qualitative

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Understanding Toxoplasma DNA PCR - Qualitative


What is Toxoplasma DNA PCR - Qualitative?

The Toxoplasma DNA PCR- Qualitative test is performed to detect an infection of the pathogen Toxoplasma gondii in pregnant women, unborn babies, and immunocompromised people.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to help in diagnosis when symptoms of toxoplasmosis appear in pregnant women or immunocompromised people, including flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, sore throat, and weakness.

What is Toxoplasma DNA PCR - Qualitative used for?

  1. To help in diagnosis when symptoms of toxoplasmosis appear in pregnant women or immunocompromised people, including flu like symptoms of fever, headache, sore throat, weakness, swollen lymph nodes, etc.
  2. When an exposure to the pathogen is suspected and symptoms are yet undetermined
  3. To determine if a person has been previously infected
  4. To determine if complications are due to an active Toxoplasma infection

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