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Test Code SYPHILIS SYPHILIS

Additional Codes

RPR

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay for qualitative detection of total antibodies (IgG and IgM) to Treponema pallidum

 

Assay is designed to utilize recombinant Treponemal antigens (TpN17, TpN47, and TpN15) for early and accurate detection of total antibodies. 

Specimen Requirements

SERUM ONLY (RED OR GOLD)

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: SST
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum 0.5)
Collection Instructions: 

  1. Allow specimen to clot completely.
  2. Separate serum (SST) from cells within 24 hours and transport refrigerated. If red top tube is collected, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and place in separate plastic tube.
  3. Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisition number and type of tube, i.e. SST. 

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 6 days

Reference Values

Negative

 

Positives will be sent to the Montana State Public Health Laboratory for confirmatory testing.

Performing Location

Logan Health Medical Center

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86780