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Synonyms
- Syphilis
- Treponemal
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Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Related Documents
For more information, please view the literature below.
Improved Syphilis Reverse Screening Cascade: Earlier Detection With Fewer Ambiguous Results
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Ship specimen at room temperature. Stable at room temperature for seven days, refrigerated for 14 days, or frozen for 14 months.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; plasma specimen
Test Details
Use
Serological test for syphilis. This is a Treponema-specific test and may be positive in all stages of syphilis. It may be positive with treponemal infections other than syphilis (bejel, pinta, yaws). Like FTA-ABS and TP-PA, once positive, it remains so; it cannot be used to judge the effectiveness of treatment. The test is not applicable to CSF.
Methodology
Multiplex flow immunoassay
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
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| 082370 | Treponema pallidum Antibodies | 47236-5 | 082371 | Treponema pallidum Antibodies | 47236-5 |
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