Toxoplasmosis Test

What Affects the Test

Other infections can cause a false-positive result in a newborn.

Other antibodies, such as rheumatoid factor or antinuclear antibodies, may also cause a false-positive result.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Ralph Poore	Last Updated: August 17, 2007
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Gregory A L Davies, MD, FRCSC, FACOG - Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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