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Go directly to the lab, no extra fees
With friendly doctor's notes & guidance
Lab visit as quick as 10 mins in & out
This test is ideal if you're experiencing unexplained flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches, or fatigue that won't go away. It helps determine if you've been exposed to Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite often transmitted through cat feces or undercooked meat. This test is especially important for pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, or anyone who wants to confirm whether their immune system has responded to this infection.
This test measures IgG antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in your blood. IgG antibodies indicate whether your immune system has encountered this parasite before, helping to determine if you have immunity or evidence of past infection. This information is crucial for assessing your risk level, especially if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or have a weakened immune system.
You'll receive detailed doctor notes in simple language explaining what your antibody levels mean and whether you have evidence of past or current infection. These notes include personalized guidance on whether you need further testing, precautions to take if you're pregnant or immunocompromised, and lifestyle recommendations to avoid reinfection. You'll also get the standard lab report and can track your antibody levels over time using our trends feature, which is helpful if you need ongoing monitoring.
What this means
Your test came back negative, meaning no IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii were detected in your blood. This indicates you have not been exposed to this parasite and do not have immunity, so taking precautions is important, especially if you're pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Recommended actions
Have someone else handle cat litter or wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly afterward
Cook all meat to safe internal temperatures and wash fruits and vegetables well
Wear gloves when gardening or handling soil where cats may have been
Consider retesting during each trimester if pregnant, or if you develop symptoms