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HelpTest Code LAB0221217 Treponema pallidum Ab, IgG and IgM w/Reflex to Confirmation
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| EPIC Test Code | |
|---|---|
| LAB0221217 | TREPONEMA PALLIDUM AB SCREEN, IGG AND IGM WITH REFLEX TO CONFIRMATION |
Reporting Title
Treponema Antibody, Syphilis
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.4 mL
Additional Information: Hemolysis or lipemia should be avoided.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 7 days/Ambient <3 days
Reference Values
Negative: Excludes diagnosis of syphilis except for incubating or early primary disease
Equivocal or Positive: Must be confirmed with a non-treponemal antibody.
All equivocal or positive results at Rice Laboratory will be sent to Mayo Medical Labortories at additonal cost.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
CPT Coding
86780