Toxoplasma Antibodies Blood Test

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the common parasite Toxoplasma gondii that can be caught by ingesting contaminated food or water, especially eating raw or undercooked meat, or by handling contaminated cat litter.

Many people are unaware when they become infected as Toxoplasmosis doesn't usually cause any symptoms. However, if a pregnant woman becomes infected, it is possible she can pass on the infection to her unborn child, or if someone with a weakened immune system becomes infected, the parasite can cause severe health complications.

This test detects antibodies in the blood that are produced by the body in response to a Toxoplasma gondii infection in order to detect and diagnose a current or past infection.