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Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: Red gel
Volume: 2 mL in vacutainer
Turn Around Time
24-72 hours
Batched testing performed daily Monday – Friday
Availability
Routine
Algorithm
Screen:
Negative: testing complete
Equivocal: testing complete, recollection should be obtained no less than 1 week later
Positive: reflex to Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) test
- Positive: Syphilis past or present
- Negative: reflex to TP-PA test
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: serum
Spin, separate, and refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Immunology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Diasorin - chemiluminescent immunoassay
Additional Information
Historical results (prior infection) and clinical evluation should be considered when reviewing results
Reference Ranges
Negative
CPT
86780
86592 if applicable